Despite being a legendary Hall of Fame basketball player, Magic Johnson understands the realities of being a black man in America. His grandfather prepared his father, who prepared him, Johnson told CNN’s Anderson Cooper Monday, and he’s had “the talk” with his two sons about interacting with police. It’s the discussion all black and brown…… MORE
Just four black CEOs run Fortune 500 companies in America, and three of them are speaking out about racial inequality following the death of George Floyd. That’s four black leaders among the largest 500 companies in the United States: Marvin Ellison of Lowe’s, Kenneth Frazier of Merck, Roger Ferguson of TIAA, and Jide Zeitlin of…… MORE
Several incidents caught on video showing NYPD officers during recent demonstrations — including one showing an officer who apparently drew his gun amid protesters, a police vehicle moving into a crowd and an officer pushing a woman — are under investigation, according to the mayor of New York. The investigation comes as police and community…… MORE
President Donald Trump told the nation’s governors in a meeting Monday to “dominate” violent protestors and use aggressive tactics. “If you don’t dominate, you’re wasting your time. They’re going to run all over you, you’ll look like a bunch of jerks,” Trump said. Here is a complete transcript of President Trump’s opening remarks: TRUMP: People…… MORE
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday labeled President Donald Trump “a miserable failure” as nationwide protests have intensified over the death of George Floyd. The Democratic governor made the comments moments after Trump declared himself “your president of law and order” as peaceful protesters just outside the White House gates were dispersed with tear gas,…… MORE
Read President Donald Trump’s speech delivered Monday evening at the White House: Thank you very much. My fellow Americans, my first and highest duty as President is to defend the great country and the American people. I swore an oath to uphold the laws of our nation, and that is exactly what I will do.…… MORE
Nearly 26,000 nursing home residents have died from coronavirus, according to federal data released Monday. One quarter of nursing homes had at least one case, and one in five had at least one death, according to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The cases were more prevalent in poorly rated facilities, which typically…… MORE
The funeral for George Floyd, who died while being arrested in Minneapolis last week, will be held June 9 in Houston, a family attorney said. A memorial service will be held in Minneapolis this Thursday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., according to Ben Crump. The funeral in Houston, where Floyd grew up, will be…… MORE
Doctors are fighting not only to save lives from Covid-19, but also to protect patients’ brains. Although Covid-19 is best known for damaging the lungs, it also increases the risk of life-threatening brain injuries — from mental confusion to hallucinations, seizures, coma, stroke and paralysis. The virus may invade the brain, and it can starve…… MORE
In what seems like a scene straight out of the movie “Madagascar,” social media roared with rumors of animals on the loose Sunday night after people supposedly broke into Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago. “There are RHINOS and GIRAFFES loose in the streets of CHICAGO!!!” one person tweeted. “So Sad #chicagolooting,” another person tweeted along…… MORE
