Civil rights icon Andrew Young marched with Martin Luther King Jr. and has been at the forefront of breaking barriers against Black Americans for a generation. In an interview with CBS News’ Pamela Falk, Young said George Floyd’s death and the subsequent protests against racism and police brutality “have touched the heart of the planet.” Source
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How to protect yourself from coronavirus over Fourth of July weekend
Health experts are expressing concern over the surging number of new coronavirus cases across the U.S. Some beaches and restaurants are expected to be crowded over the Fourth of July weekend despite restrictions in several states. Dr. Bob Lahita, a professor of medicine at New York Medical College, joined CBSN to discuss how to be safe over the holiday weekend. Source
Non-government experts could pick who gets COVID-19 vaccine first
The National Institutes of Health director said “people are a little uneasy about the government calling the shots here” Source
How have South Dakota’s leaders reacted to Trump’s coronavirus response?
President Trump is kicking off the Independence Day holiday with a visit to Mount Rushmore in South Dakota despite coronavirus concerns and criticism from the Native American community. The president will take part in a fireworks display, where 7,500 people are expected to attend, and masks and social distancing won’t be required. Lisa Kaczke, a South Dakota politics reporter for the Argus Leader, joined CBSN to discuss. Source
Behind the scenes of Mount Rushmore’s Independence Day fireworks display
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, fears that fireworks displays will attract thousands of spectators has caused cities across the U.S. to cancel Independence Day celebrations. One pyrotechnic company, often called “the first family of fireworks,” shares their concerns while prepping for a show the president is expected to attend. Source
Barista nets $100,000 in tips after abuse by San Diego “Karen”
California woman’s attempt to publicly shame worker for enforcing public health rule backfires in a big way. Source
Florida “heading a million mph in the wrong direction” in virus fight
Florida’s most populous county instituted an overnight curfew, and beaches and businesses began closing down again as the state’s number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations keep rising. Source
This week on “Sunday Morning” (July 5)
A look at the features for this week’s broadcast of the #1 Sunday morning news program Source
White woman caught on video pointing gun at Black woman and daughter during argument
A white woman is facing a felony assault charge after she was caught on video pointing a gun at a Black woman and her teenage daughter during an argument. The mother, Takelia Hill, said the confrontation broke out after the woman bumped into her daughter in a Detroit parking lot. Source
FedEx joins push to rename Washington Redskins team
FedEx is joining the push to rename the Washington Redskins football team, along with other investors who oppose the name’s racist origins. The shipping giant, for which the team’s FedEx Field is named, is its highest-profile sponsor. Other companies such as Nike are also being urged to sever ties with the team, and on Thursday night no official Washington Redskins gear could be found on Nike’s online store. The team announced on Friday that the name is now under review. Source