After the death of George Floyd, Michelle Miller takes a look at the history of fear of black men in American society and why some Americans conflate blackness with crime. She examines just some of the unjust and racist accusations over the years. Source
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Police officers kneel and march in solidarity with protesters
Some police officers are taking a knee in solidarity with protesters for racial justice, as demonstrations continue across the nation in response to the death of George Floyd, a black man who died after being pinned to the ground by a Minneapolis police officer. Source
India ends COVID lockdown despite soaring infections
End of world’s biggest coronavirus lockdown will be a relief to millions struggling to survive, but the “economic focus” is a gamble. Source
Protests force Walmart, CVS, and Target to close some stores
Amazon said it adjusted routes and suspended some deliveries to keep drivers safe in cities such as Minneapolis and Seattle. Source
NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar defends nationwide protests in op-ed
In a powerful op-ed in Saturday’s Los Angeles Times, former NBA star and social activist Kareem Abdul-Jabbar writes about racism and being black in America. In it, he says what the country is seeing is people pushed to the edge and he urges everyone to rush to justice rather than judgment. Abdul-Jabbar joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss. Source
One week after George Floyd’s death, protests continue to escalate
It’s been one week since George Floyd was killed in police custody in Minneapolis and nationwide protests demanding justice for Floyd are escalating by the day. Jeff Pegues reports. Source
Independent autopsy in George Floyd’s death to be released Monday, family attorney says
As protests continue around the country, there are new details about the investigation in George Floyd’s death and the officer now charged. Jamie Yuccas reports from St. Paul, Minnesota with the latest. Source
Sheriff takes off riot gear and walks with protesters in Flint, Michigan
Sheriff Chris Swanson is gaining attention after he removed his riot gear and walked with protesters in Flint, Michigan. He said he wanted demonstrators to know he supports them. Source
Former AG Loretta Lynch on the case against officer charged with murder for George Floyd’s death
Obama administration Attorney General Loretta Lynch joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the issue of police accountability and the case against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who is charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter for the death of George Floyd. Source
NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea discusses his officers’ response to protests
New York City Police Commissioner Dermot Shea joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his view on how officers responded to protests across the city over the weekend. He also weighs in on policing of communities of color and de-escalation tactics used by police departments across the nation. Source