ABC News investigation finds dramatic racial disparities in arrests across US
Black Americans are arrested at five to ten times the rates of whites. source
Discussing race and pop culture
With the cancellation of police shows and other content facing renewed scrutiny, media expert Jawn Murray discusses how social justice fits in with popular culture. source
Preserving this moment in history
ABC News’ Devin Dwyer reports on the efforts to collect stories from all Americans, so that history books can be as diverse as the country. source
COVID-19’s impact on jazz and blues
As more than a dozen jazz legends have passed away from COVID-19, ABC News’ Kyra Phillips reports on efforts to preserve the legacy of the genre during the pandemic. source
Daily COVID-19 deaths increase across 13 states
ABC News contributor and infectious disease expert Dr. Todd Ellerin discusses what’s behind the recent surge in infections. source
Ex-officer who killed Rayshard Brooks charged with felony murder
A former Atlanta police officer is facing charges including felony murder after fatally shooting Rayshard Brooks in a Wendy’s parking lot last week, prosecutors said Wednesday. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/3efg0t4 SUBSCRIBE…
America celebrates Juneteenth amid cries for justice
The oldest nationally commemorated celebration of the end of slavery carries greater meaning as voices around the nation echo calls for racial justice at protests. source
How ‘Black Lives Matter’ and ‘Say Her Name’ gave a voice to black trans woman
“Out†Magazine writer Raquel Willis shares what more needs to be done for public education about transgender people and what they face day in and out. source
Officers banned from guarding Chauvin?
ABC News’ Alex Perez reports on minority officers who filed discrimination charges alleging they were barred from guarding jailed former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin. source
Teen activists mobilize massive Black Lives Matter protest through social media
How a group of young girls from Nashville met on Twitter and formed the group, “Teens for Equality,†to fight racism. #Pandemic #GMA3 #BlackLivesMatter #TeenActivists source