Bunch, the first African American to serve as secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, discusses what it will take for the U.S. to combat racism going forward. Source
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Police and protesters clash amid unrest across America
A week after George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police, protests surge across the U.S. and in Washington D.C. Major cities have imposed curfews and deployed the National Guard to ease the crowds. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
Two autopsies differ on details of George Floyd’s death
The county medical examiner and independent forensic pathologists commissioned by Floyd’s family both released autopsy reports. Source
Overnight curfew declared for NYC
The curfew will be in effect from 11 p.m. Monday night until 5 a.m. Tuesday morning. Source
Neighbors join man afraid to walk alone near his own home
“The fear of not returning home to my family alive kept me on my front porch,” Shawn Dromgoole said. Source
Dozens of neighbors join black man afraid to walk alone
Shawn Dromgoole posted on social media that as a black man, he was afraid to walk around his own neighborhood alone. “The fear of not returning alive to my family kept me on my front porch,” he wrote in the heartbreaking post. Almost immediately, he got a flood of responses from neighbors who wanted to join him for a walk – and dozens did. Source
Overnight curfew announced for New York City
After some protests erupted into violence and looting, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Monday that the city will be under a curfew from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Source
Feeling lonely during the lockdown? Call Zappos
Shoe seller’s new customer service line lets people call for help with homework, help with groceries or just to chat. Source
Fourth day of unrest in Minneapolis over George Floyd’s death
Friday was the fourth day of protests and unrest in Minneapolis as demonstrators continue to call for charges against the police officer who pinned down George Floyd, resulting in his death. CBS News digital journalist Brandi Kellam joined CBSN with the latest. Source
Officers kneel in solidarity with protesters in several cities
Officers in other cities also knelt in solidarity — including in New York, where a demonstrator hugged an officer after he took a knee. Source