“These problems did not start in the 2000s. They have been around and forever,” former president of the Los Angeles Police Commission told CBS News’ Jeff Pegues. Source
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3 other ex-cops charged in George Floyd’s death
Derek Chauvin, the former police officer who pressed his knee on George Floyd’s neck, will now face an additional charge of second-degree murder. Source
Watch live: Minnesota governor gives update on response to protests
Protests are continuing nationwide more than a week after Floyd’s death in Minneapolis. Source
Snapchat will stop promoting President Trump’s account
“We will not amplify voices who incite racial violence and injustice,” the company said. Source
Can diversity in law enforcement reduce racially-charged police violence?
The disturbing number of cases of black people killed by police raises questions about hiring practices in police departments across the country. Jennifer Cobbina, an associate professor of criminal justice at Michigan State University, joined CBSN to discuss whether recruiting more officers of color could be key to reducing police violence in black communities. Source
AMC movie theaters may not survive the pandemic
Largest U.S. theater chain said it could see all its 1,000 locations go dark for good as its sources of cash dry up. Source
How to talk to your kids about racism
Though explaining today’s protests can seem complex, Dr. Tatum said it was important not to start with the what, but the why. Source
Trump and defense chief at odds over deploying troops amid protests
Most demonstrations Tuesday stood in stark contrast to the violence-marred protests of previous nights. Source
Progressive candidate Jamaal Bowman on protests, House race
Jamaal Bowman, a progressive Democratic candidate for New York’s 16th Congressional District, joined CBSN to discuss New York City’s response to the protests, as well as his primary race against House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Eliot Engel. Source
NYC libraries consider grab-and-go service to help readers amid pandemic
New York City public libraries have been closed since mid-March but as states being to reopen, librarians are considering a grab-and-go service for readers. Reuven Blau, senior reporter for the digital news platform The City, joins CBSN to discuss the future of libraries in a post-pandemic world. Source