Conde Nast and Yelp now join a list of hundreds of companies already giving workers paid time off on Emancipation Day. Source
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Report finds Black Americans face huge economic disparities
A new report details the economic disparities Black Americans face. The report by McKinsey and Company found 19% of Black families in the U.S. have a negative net worth and revealed a wage gap in the billions and a revenue gap for Black-owned businesses of more than a trillion dollars. Shelley Stewart III, a partner at McKinsey, where he leads the Institute for Black Economic Mobility, spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about the main findings in the report, titled “The economic state of Black America.” Source
Video shows officer running over shooting victim who called 911
A police officer is on administrative leave after running over a shooting victim that was calling for aid. Source
Poll: Most Americans will see dad in person this Father’s Day
A year ago, just 43% of Americans with a living father planned on seeing their dad in person. Source
Those who lost everything to COVID feel left behind amid reopening
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought renewed urgency to the issue of paid family leave with grassroots organization COVID Survivors for Change joining advocacy group Paid Leave for All to lobby Congress on the issue. The plight of patients experiencing long-term symptoms is a particular area of concern as well as the trauma of bereavement and isolation, which is also taking a massive toll on people across the country. Chris Kocher, the executive director of COVID Survivors for Change, joined CBSN to talk about the difficulties facing survivors and families. Source
Anti-Defamation League: American Jews concerned about rising antisemitism
An Anti-Defamation League survey suggests the most recent conflict between Israel and Gaza is creating hardships for the Jewish community in the U.S., with about 60% of American Jews reporting having personally witnessed antisemitism last month. Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the ADL, joined CBSN to discuss the consequences of inflammatory rhetoric on Israel. Source
9 more states will end pandemic unemployment aid on Saturday
The GOP-led states say the benefits aren’t needed. But some out-of-work people say they are still struggling. Source
Western U.S. gripped by drought and wildfire threat during record heat wave
Millions of people are under heat advisories as a record-breaking heat wave grips much of the western United States, worsening droughts and increasing the threat of wildfires. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti spoke with CBSN’s Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green about the concerns the extreme weather is bringing. Source
Remains of 3 sailors killed during Pearl Harbor attack identified
All three sailors were assigned to the USS Oklahoma when it was attacked and capsized, resulting in 429 deaths. Source
Eye Opener: Record heat wave shatters hundreds of records in U.S.
More than 200 records were broken across the country after a mega heat wave comes days before the official start of summer. Also, the Supreme Court upheld Obamacare, 7-2. The majority includes two Justices appointed by former President Donald Trump. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source