A video of Los Angeles protester Courtney Nichole Gardner made national news after she demanded that two vandals, who appear to be white, stop tagging a local Starbucks. In an interview with Vladimir Duthiers, Gardner appealed for protest “that is representative of what we are wanting and asking for — peace.” Source
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How to raise kids to be anti-racist and talk to them about racism
Protests across the nation over the death of George Floyd are forcing parents to have tough conversations with their kids about racism. CBS News contributor Ibram X. Kendi’s upcoming book “Antiracist Baby” is about raising anti-racist kids. He shares how to talk to your kids about racism amid the protests over police brutality. Source
George Floyd protests continue, but stay mostly peaceful
Most of the demonstrations Tuesday stood in stark contrast to the violence-marred protests of previous nights. Source
Why George Floyd’s death is resonating around the world
Protests from Spain to New Zealand look and sound a lot like those in the U.S., but it’s not just solidarity, it’s parallel anger. Source
Fauci says U.S. could have “couple of hundred million” vaccine doses by new year
Fauci said there are four to five trials underway for coronavirus vaccine candidates. Source
New virus cases hit pro sports as Japan tries to rebound
Tokyo’s favorite pro baseball team scuttles practice games 1 day after resuming; soccer club’s training grinds to a halt and sumo stays side-lined. Source
Iowa Republican Congressman Steve King loses primary
In the middle of nationwide protests and the coronavirus pandemic, seven states and Washington, D.C., held primary elections Tuesday. Iowa Republican Congressman Steve King lost his primary. Ed O’Keefe has more on the results. Source
George Floyd’s daughter, her mother speak out on his tragic death
The mother of George Floyd’s daughter remembers Floyd as a good man and father. She says he needs to be an example so this never happens again to another family. Jaime Yuccas reports. Source
Protests spark fears of new COVID surges
Public health officials are concerned that many demonstrators’ failure to heed precautions and other factors will fuel new transmissions. Source
Amazon rolls out backup child care for employees
Online retailer offering to subsidize emergency child or adult care after employees cited it as challenge. Source