“If he’s wrong more people will die,” Keisha Lance Bottoms said of the governor’s decision to re-open the state. Source
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MLB suspends Red Sox replay operator, strips team of draft pick
Former manager Alex Cora will be suspended through the end of the 2020 postseason for his role in the Astros sign-stealing scheme in 2017. Source
House Democrats back off plan to allow proxy voting during pandemic
The proposed rule change would allow proxy voting “during a designated pandemic emergency.” Source
Missouri and Mississippi sue China over coronavirus
Missouri’s attorney general alleges China did little to stop the spread of coronavirus and covered it up. Source
BET News special to focus on impact of COVID-19 in black communities
The coronavirus has hit black Americans harder than any other group, which is why BET, BET Her and BET’s Facebook pages are focusing on the pandemic in a primetime special that “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King will anchor Wednesday night. “COVID-19: Black America’s Fight” will have interviews about the devastating impact with the mayors of San Francisco, Chicago and New Orleans, as well as changemakers in the black community and White House officials like Dr. Deborah Birx. Source
Niles Fitch to play first black prince in a Disney live-action movie
“Welcome Disney’s first Black prince,” the 18-year-old wrote when Disney announced the new film. Source
How one butcher is “reimagining” the future of her small business
After losing 45% of her business, Primal Supply Meats founder Heather Thomason was forced to pivot hard in 72 hours. Source
Coronavirus pandemic may have slowed Biden’s campaign hiring
Presumptive party nominees have in the past been able to quickly expand their nationwide campaign operations. Source
CDC director fears 2nd wave of coronavirus next flu season
“There’s a possibility that the assault of the virus on our nation next winter will actually be even more difficult than the one we just went through,” CDC Director Robert Redfield said. Source
2 pet cats in New York test positive for COVID-19
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced both felines lived in separate areas of the state and are expected to recover. Source