Having a disproportionately negative effect on the africanamerican population, and then there are so many reminders of the pandemic of racism. And i think the incident in minneapolis and what was the straw that breaks the camels back. Reporter add all of that to the hurt and anger after the killings of trayvon martin, philando castille, sandra bland, all leading to outrage in the streets. Talking about what happened to people like sean bell, eric garner. Reporter this time the protest and outrage isnt just marching through black and brown communities, and their faces look like all corners of america. Theyre on main street, outside the white house. These americans are forcing the tough conversations, and its not always easy to watch. I certainly think that theres some awakening happening within segments that White America that perhaps have hit the Snooze Button on previous incidents. We saw eric garner and we hit the Snooze Button. Philando castille, we hit the Snooze Button. Its sort o
Atlantas mayor is encouraging testing. If you were out protesting last night, you probably need to go get a covid test this week. Reporter in these 15 states and puerto rico, the number of newly reported cases is increasing. Places like tennessee, south carolina, and california, where protests are quite large. In los angeles county, theyve had to close or move coronavirus testing sites because of the chaos. Chicago and philadelphia have had to shut down food banks that were helping people who the virus has put out of work. Theres some encouraging news from drugmakers. The makers of the drug remdesivir, the antiviral that has been used to treat covid19, are now saying a third study shows that their drug is effective in treating the coronavirus symptoms with just a fiveday treatment. Authorities say they are hoping, for example, that the people who crowded this Cell Phone Store and stole all of their product wont need it. Steve osunsami, abc news, atlanta. Our thanks to steve there. Kenn
Telling the president directly that his rhetoric is not helping. As the National Guard now takes up positions near the white house. And those active Duty Army Military Police units from ft. Bragg get ready to be in the nations capitol tonight. Jon karl is live at the white house. Our team, across the country. And the emotional moment playing out in minneapolis. The brother of george floyd, terrence floyd, visiting the scene of his brothers death. Kneeling in prayer at the makeshift memorial. Terrence floyd denouncing the nationwide violence in his brothers name. What he is calling for instead. And tonight, just in, the results of an independent autopsy. What they reveal. And the medical Examiners Office out with their results a short time ago. With the former Police Officer Derek Chauvin, charged with murder, now on suicide watch. Protests in at least 140 cities, from new york to philadelphia, to atlanta, from chicago to los angeles. Demonstrations largely peaceful. But some taking a v
B 3 00, facebook live, youtube live. Were tracking questions that didnt get to this time but we will get to next time. Stay safe. Tonight, the tens of thousands out marching in the streets as we come on the air. From new york city to washington, d. C. , to los angeles, and in so many communities acorss this nation. Here in new york city, thousands on the march. Many, its believed, headed to gracie mansion, the mayors residence. It comes after the city imposed that new 8 00 p. M. Curfew starting tonight, for the rest of the week. From chicago, to los angeles, where at this hour tens of thousands are in the streets there, part of multiple marches. And in washington, d. C. , thousands marching near the white house. Now, its believed, they are headed to the lincoln memorial. And again today, most of the protests have been peaceful. But authorities are prepared for what could come after nightfall. Growing concern now on the eighth day of protests after
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Novartis thanks the heroic healthcare workers fighting covid19. Tonight, as we come on the air in the west, the Tens Of Thousands in the streets. From New York City to washington, d. C. , to los angeles, and in so many communities across this nation. Here in New York City, thousands on the march. Many believed to be headed to gracie mansion, the mayors residence. It comes after the city imposed that new 8 00 p. M. Curfew starting tonight, for the rest of the week. From chicago, to los angeles, where at this hour Tens Of Thousands are in the streets there, part of multiple marches. Ndrcr e ite house. No is believed, they are and again today, most of the protests have been peaceful. But authorities are prepared for what could come after nightfall. Growing concern now on the eighth day of protests after widespread destruction in New York City overnight. Stores destroyed. The famed macys, damage at rockefeller center. Tonight, curfews in place across many major cities. Hundreds of arrests.