Thousands of researchers have vowed to #shutdownSTEM on Wednesday to prioritize the needs of Black academics and STEM professionals. Source
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Americans talk honestly about George Floyd’s death, police brutality and calls for reform
A protest movement swells across the nation over the death of George Floyd. City officials, victims’ families and thought leaders review the striking history of police brutality in America and comment on the need for change. Source
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Long lines and voting machine problems plague Georgia elections
One Georgia county that reported long lines resulting from problems with voting machines is keeping polls open for an extra two hours Tuesday in the state’s primary election. Source
BabyNames.com features names of black lives lost on homepage
Expectant parents searching for baby names on the website will see a powerful statement on its homepage. Source
6/9/20: Red and Blue
Funeral service held in Houston for George Floyd; Rep. John Lewis ‘moved’ by recent protests Source
CrossFit CEO Greg Glassman resigns after tweets spark outrage
“I cannot let my behavior stand in the way of HQ’s or affiliates’ missions. They are too important to jeopardize,” he said. Source
Funeral service honors George Floyd in his hometown of Houston
Floyd, whose death has re-ignited a nationwide movement against the police killings of black Americans, was remembered as someone who will change the world. Source
Republicans wade into police reform proposals
“I think this is different this time,” Republican Senator Mike Braun told CBS News. Source
Joe Biden on policing in America
Trump Cabinet officials say that they do not believe there is systemic racism in law enforcement. But former Vice President Joe Biden says it’s everywhere. Source
Problems reported at polling sites as Georgia holds primary
Georgia’s primary election Tuesday was marred by a series of problems, including reports of equipment issues and a shortage of poll workers, causing many people to have to wait in long lines to cast their votes. LaTosha Brown, the co-founder of the Black Voters Matters Fund, joins CBSN “Red & Blue” to discuss. Source