Althea Bernstein, 18, suffered burns on her face and neck; authorities in Madison are investigating as a hate crime. Source
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Workers claim grim conditions at meat plant with huge virus outbreak
One migrant worker at the German plant said he was told to work despite having COVID-19 symptoms, another said bosses told them not to bother calling in sick. Source
Joe Biden says he “would do everything possible” to ensure that Americans wear masks in public if he’s elected president
In an interview with CBS Pittsburgh station KDKA, Joe Biden said he’d “insist” that people wear masks in public because “the one thing we do know is that these masks make a gigantic difference.” He also discussed the possibility of a virtual Democratic convention in August. Source
Confirmed new coronavirus cases hit all-time high in U.S.
Experts say there is ample evidence the virus is making a comeback, including rising deaths and hospitalizations in parts of the country. Source
Jon Stewart on new political comedy “Irresistible” and the fight for racial equality
Multi-Emmy winner and comedian Jon Stewart returns to political satire with his new film “Irresistible.” The former “Daily Show” host discusses directing the film about a small town’s mayoral race, starring Steve Carell and Rose Byrne. Stewart also discusses the fight for racial equality after the death of George Floyd. Source
Broadway’s Robert Hartwell buys house built by slaves
He said wished he could have told his “ancestors when they were breaking their backs in 1820 to build this house that 200 years later a free gay black man was going to own it.” Source
Singer Mickey Guyton on new song “Black Like Me” and making country music more inclusive
Country superstar Mickey Guyton’s new song “Black Like Me” is a powerful ballad about her life. She is one of the few black voices in country music. The singer-songwriter joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about her song’s message and the changes she’d like to see in the country music industry. Source
As summer camps cancel, parents scramble for childcare: “I don’t know how it’s going to work”
As the school year ends, many children would usually be gearing up for summer camp. Due to the coronavirus, many camps are not opening this year, leaving children disappointed and parents wondering what to do. Meg Oliver reports from New Jersey. Source
Tony Dokoupil talks with white Americans about racism
In conversations with white Americans, Tony Dokoupil finds a stark divide in the way black and white Americans perceive racism. Source
Alabama football team posts emotional anti-racism video
Black and white players and iconic coach Nick Saban take part in the video, which ends with “All lives can’t matter until black lives matter.” Source