China’s capital went 56 days without a new coronavirus transmission, but now a meat and seafood market are closed and many school kids’ return has been delayed. Source
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Matt James named first black lead on “The Bachelor”
The franchise has been on for 18 years and never had a black male lead – until now. Source
Louisville bans no-knock warrants after Breonna Taylor’s death
The bill, “Breonna’s Law,” was named after Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old emergency technician who was killed by police during a raid on her home in March. Source
Chloe x Halle on “Ungodly Hour” and being grateful amid turmoil
The sisters are releasing their second album and want fans to know, “there’s so much more to us.” Source
Kristen Bell invites kids to find common ground in her new book
Actress Kristen Bell is the co-author of a new children’s book she hopes will encourage kids to ask questions about the world around them and empower them to use their voice. The book is called “The World Needs More Purple People.” Bell spoke with “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King about the importance of having conversations about race, saying “white people need to hold other white people accountable for their conduct.” Source
Lives to Remember: Carole Brookins, Torrin Howard and more
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, people across the U.S. are losing loved ones to the illness. The victims include Wall Street pioneer Carole Brookins, chemist Dr. Changkiu Keith Riew, pulmonologist Dr. James Mahoney, corrections officer Inez Gonzalez and mental health counselor Torrin Howard. Anthony Mason profiles them in the “CBS This Morning” series, Lives to Remember. Source
Uncovering the Greenwood race massacre
The first aerial assault on Americans was against Greenwood, a black neighborhood in Tulsa, during a race massacre largely ignored by history. 60 Minutes reports, Sunday. Source
Los Angeles Clippers Chairman Steve Ballmer on why white CEOs need to discuss race and take action
Los Angeles Clippers Chairman Steve Ballmer joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss why he believes white CEOs and business leaders should take action against racism and injustice. He also talks about athletes and activism in the wake of George Floyd’s death and the restart of the NBA season. Source
COVID-19 liability waivers now part of everyday business
Acknowledging the risk on paper may become common in settings where social distancing is a challenge, experts say. Source
Lady Antebellum changes band name over connection to slavery
One of country music’s most successful acts is shedding the name it’s had for nearly 14 years following national protests for racial equality. Lady Antebellum will now go by Lady A, after they say the original name left them embarrassed because of the word antebellum’s heavy association with American slavery. Vladimir Duthiers reports. Source