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 of like that Snooze Button on the alarm clock, eventually we all get out of bed. Coming up, how america can move forward. Our byron pitts joins us to talk about how far weve come and how the next generation will advance the american journey. Weve always got your back, but through all of this. You made it happen. You made our friday nights. You even made us dessert. So, to help you get back to full strength, were giving away free reopening kits at our website so you can safely reopen your doors. For all you do, from all of us, let us help you make it. A lot of the anger from the massive protests in this country is driven by personal experiences that hit home for so many of us as journalists right here at abc. Last night abcs byron pitts coanchored a primetime special america in pain. We spoke after and i got byrons reaction to an incredible moment. Some of our abc news colleagues sharing their own experiences of being black in america. Throughout my life, my smile has helped keep me alive. As a black man, if i show too much anger, then youre scared of me. Shouldnt be the case. Being a young black male, you could be perceived immediately as a threat. It impacts the way i approach people. We were standing just minutes away from our live shots for world news tonight. And a pickup truck whizzes behind me. And yells out [ bleep ]. He just yelled out the n word. Joining us is our friend and colleague byron pitts. Incredible job with that primetime special earlier overnight. Hearing our abc news colleagues, hearing you talk about being black in america, being a black journalist, extremely powerful. People would be surprised to hear those things, but really, they shouldnt be surprised or stunned to hear those things coming out of a black mans mouth. Right, yeah. I mean, it was certainly the network had to make a choice to allow us to tell the story. As you know, in our business, its never about us, its about the people who have the opportunity to tell their stories. But we thought it was helpful in trying to bringing clarity and context to people as to why these issues are so important, we thought, why not take these professionals who are well known, people trust them in their homes, to say, this is my experience with these issues. And so grateful to my colleagues, to pierre, to t. J. , to everyone who you saw in the piece, who were able to speak their truth. When it comes to and excuse me, forgive me, i have to brag. Youve been a mentor of mine for a little bit. I dont want to share our age here. But for my entire career. And you are a veteran journalist and one i look up to. You have been in the game for a while. Youve seen, youve covered race in america. How does this time now compare to what youve seen in the past . As you know, i am an optimistic person by choice. My faith demands that of me. I feel like that we continually make progress. America is an imperfect place, but we are still, as many would say, the best option on earth. So i think what history shows us is that we move forward. There are difficult moments. This isnt the first difficult in our nations history. From the Civil Rights Era to things that occurred before then to our history with slavery. But whats always been true thus far about america is we get to a point, theres conflict, theres tension, theres bitterness, and yes, people die. But we learn from it and we move forward. And oftentimes it is the next generation that moves us forward. Theres always talk about the greatest generation. Well, there have been many great generations in our nation. I think part of what were seeing right now is the young people. Not just black, but young people of every race, of every background, of every economic class. Who are saying, if the promise of america is to be true, we have to do better. People of my age would say, americas come a long way. But for this current generation theyll say, okay, but she has further to go, and let us take you there. And so i think it is part of the american journey, not always easy, but always moving forward. What youve been seeing each night of protests, it is disheartening to see the violence, especially when its all lumped up into what the peaceful protests are doing during the day. How do people separate the distraction that were seeing . Because the violence is a distraction from the main cause. In many ways i think were all part of the same family, right . Were all part of one race, the human race. For any of us who have ever felt like other in our lives, in this great country that we live in, that you learn to be comfortable with the uncomfortable. So yes, this is an uncomfortable moment for america. And i think that in many ways is part of who we are and its okay. Its not good. Its not right. But its okay. And we will be okay as a nation. I believe that deeply. Thank you, sir. Byron is a spiritual leader here for a lot of us here at abc news. We do thank him. It was striking, it was incredible to hear our abc news colleagues, people of color, talk about their experiences. And when i heard them, i cosigned. I have similar experiences when it comes to stereotypes and dealing with police and traffic stops. And so to hear them talk about that. Yes, those are professionals. We are professionals. Were journalists. Were taught to be objective, to tell the facts. But the facts are, there are biases. There are implicit, unconscious bias that costs people of color to lose their lives every single day. If anything, it helps provide context. Because they understand firsthand the rage and the anger and frustration that people are feeling. Feeling. Are test test about the Colonial Penn program. 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For so Many Americans these past few days have felt like the nations very social fabric has been stretched almost to the breaking point. But amid the scenes of violence and anger, the quiet moments of great courage and acts of determination. Heres abcs david muir. Reporter they are the images also being shared across this nation and theyre just as important. The communities where officers have said to the demonstrators, were with you. Officers kneeling during a demonstration in coral gables, florida. His department saying it was in memory of george floyd and bringing attention to Police Violence against black people. The protesters themselves reaching out, trying to break down barriers too. In los angeles near the steps of city hall, a protester shaking the hand of a National Guardsman after others shouted insults. That demonstrator wanted him to know, this goes both ways, i respect you too. In denver, many of the young people taking a moment to help clean up their city. They want people there to know that the destruction, what you see after nightfall, thats not what they stand for. And in flint, michigan, Genesee County sheriff chris swanson, who told members of the community there, i am here for you, we hear you, we are here to protect you. In bellevue, washington, police chief steve mylett and a demonstrator embracing. The police chief later explaining the power of that moment. I heard them. I felt them. I think they heard me. I think they heard my voice and my heart. And the heart of everybody that stands behind me. Its dialogue like this that we learn from each other. Reporter in miami, a line of Law Enforcement. And then the moment it all changes. A Highway Patrol captain, roger reyes, walking up to this woman, hugging her. She was grateful. I love you, man. I love you, man. Reporter in new york citys times square, an officer who was kneeling, raising his arms to the protesters. A demonstrator then hugging him. You could hear the cheers erupt in the crowd. The country in pain, but in so many communities they are walking together one step at a time. Our thanks to david there. These images are extremely important, mona. We heard an impassioned speech also from the new york chief of the department excuse me, chief of the department of new York City Police who basically said the same message, that we are with you, we are part of this community, we not only police this community but we need to develop a relationship with this community. A relationship, and again, so many people are calling for action and reform. The conversation is definitely there. Now its the next step. Teyi cfews across the country. Overnight the latest from coast to coast. In new york leaders were hoping an early curfew time and increased Police Presence would prevent the looting seen the night before. In washington, anger remains high among protesters after President Trumps remarks monday night. Even some republicans are condemning his actions as his Presumptive Democratic challenger weighs in. Plus the emotional discussion about race. A Flight Attendant was moved to tears as she talked with a passenger, and how surprised she was to learn who that man was. Its wednesday, june 3rd. We say good morning to you. I can honestly say, i dont think ive ever seen anything like ive seen when it comes to the curfews, obviously the people out in the streets. Here in new york city, we made it into our abc news headquarters, but thats saying something, guys. It was tough. Even if youve got your media badge, there is a crackdown in this city. The streets are closed, the police are out, and they are really going after those who are looting or any type of violence on these streets. That is where we begin, with the voices of frustration reverberating across the country. Protesters continue to gather in massive numbers, insisting on justice for george floyd, who cried out for help in vain with the knee of a Minneapolis Police officer grinding into his neck. Large groups made their way around the cities like new york and los angeles without incident. Many of them continued to march as night fell and curfews took effect. There were some pockets of looters, and in l. A. Demonstrators were arrested outside the mayors house. Take a look at this stunning scene in front of the home of the academy awards. The National Guard has turned the outside of the famous dolby theatre into a staging area for its trucks. A sea of people converged right at our doorsteps here at the abc news headquarters in manhattan. Like most of the crowds throughout the day, it was larg. Abcs Stephanie Ramos was right there. Reporter from San Francisco to orlando to new york city, thousands marching in protest with a message of peace. We are not looking to agitate or to loot or destroy anything. Were trying to make the community unified. And by doing that, its not unifying the community, its breaking it. Reporter the city moving up its curfew to 8 00 after a fourth night of looting. Peaceful demonstration by day replaced with a vicious cycle of violence overnight. Windows smashed, stores ransacked from the macys Flagship Store to rockefeller center. The governor blasting the mayor and police department. And the police in new york city were not effective at doing their job last night. Period. Reporter hundreds of arrests, most after curfew. Police investigating this video showing a car slamming into an officer in a hitandrun in the bronx. That officer in serious condition. Appears to be quite purposeful, thats unacceptable. Reporter across the country, Police Tactics under scrutiny. L. A. s police chief sparking outrage after suggesting looters were as responsible for George Floyds death as those fired Police Officers. We have people mourning the death of this man, george floyd. We had people capitalizing. His death is on their hands as much as it is those officers. Reporter the chief later apologizing, calling his own apologizing, calling his own words terribly offensive. L. A. Officers kneeling with protesters at a faithbased march. In new york, the police chief also taking a knee. Let new york show the country how this is done reporter in detroit, 16yearold organizer Stephen Perez has been urging fellow demonstrators to abide by the citys curfew. They arent safe. They dont got rubber bullets, they dont got tear gas, theyre not dead. Reporter the mayor calling to thank him. When i saw your leadership, i had tears in my eyes. You are everything that is special about this city. We are going to fight injustice because of you. Reporter the curfew in new york is in place. Demonstrators still in the street with no intention of going home. Stephanie ramos, abc news, new york. It was a much calmer night in the Nations Capital 24 hours after authorities forcefully moved in to clear Peaceful Protesters so President Trump could walk to nearby st. Johns church for a photo op. The crowds thinned out as the 7 00 p. M. Curfew approached. Rachel scott is there. Reporter this is a stark contrast from what this street looked like just a few days ago. We saw buildings light up in flames. We are still seeing many of the windows boarded up here. And of course we had those tense exchanges between Police Officers and protesters as President Trump visited st. Johns church. Now as for how long these protesters planned to stay out here, as for how long they plan to march day after day, they say they are not going anywhere until they get the justice they are looking for. They want to see those three other officers involved in the killing of george floyd arrested. And they also want to see a message of unity from the president. Kenneth, mona . Rachel, thank you. Overnight we are learning the District Of ColumbiaNational Guard is opening an investigation into the use of lowflying helicopters against protesters monday. Its part of the fallout of the church as leaders from both parties express outrage. Jonathan karl has more. Reporter as President Trump rode through washington, citizens, including families with homemade signs, jeered the president ial limousine. We were in the motorcade watching the people. Their signs withering. Are you a moral monster . I cant breathe. Outrage is growing over the forceful removal of Peaceful Protesters to clear the way for the president to hold a photo op at st. Johns church. In front of the church, the president held up a bible. Is that your bible . Its a bible. Reporter the condemnation stretched across the political spectrum, including prominent republicans. If your question is, should you use tear gas to clear a path so the president can go have a photo op, the answer is no. Reporter republican senator ben sass said, quote, im against clearing out a peaceful protest for a photo op that treats the word of god as a political prop. Pat robertson, televangelist and Ardent Supporter of trump, had harsh words for the president. It seems like now is the time to say, i understand your pain, i want to comfort you, i think its time we love each other. But the president took a different course. Reporter robertson lambasted the president for threatening to move military troops into American Cities unless the nations governors control the violence. Matter of fact, he spoke of them as being jerks. You just dont do that, mr. President , it isnt cool. Reporter former president george w. Bush came out with a powerful statement condemning what he called the brutal suffocation of george floyd, saying that many doubt the justice of our country, and with good reason. President bushs statement did not mention the current president by name, but he did express support for the protesters and said, quote, those who set out to silence those voices do not understand the meaning of america or how it becomes a better place. Jonathan karl, abc news, the white house. Jonathan, thank you. Likely democratic president ial nominee joe biden used a speech in philadelphia to attack President Trumps response to the protest. It was his first formal public speech since the coronavirus shutdown. Abcs mary bruce reports. Reporter the tale of two leaders. G atble. Joe biden visiting a church. Biden taking on the president. Calling on leaders to confront systemic racism. Blasting trump for that bible photo op. I just wish he opened it once in a while. Instead of brandishing it. If he opened it, he could have learned something. Reporter biden speaking of his own loss, a parent losing a son. I know what it means to have that black hole in your chest where your grief is being sucked into it. Reporter biden is calling on congress to ban chokeholds and vowing to establish a National Police oversight commission. And bidens promise less than six months from the election i promise you this. I wont traffic in fear and division. I wont fan the flames of hate. Ill seek to heal the racial wounds that have long plagued our country, not use them for political gain. Reporter mary bruce, abc news, washington. Our thanks to mary bruce there. Lets talk about a special moment. It happened and followed two peoples discussion about race on a flight to florida. The people are jack ray hill, a Southwest AirlinesFlight Attendant, and a white man reading a book about race relations. They spoke about how important it is that Diverse People have conversations about race. Hill said she was moved to tears after their 10minute talk. The man revealed himself to be American Airline ceo dourk. Turns out hills mother works for american in washington, d. C. Just incredible. When it was all over, parker, when he got off the plane, he handed hill a handwritten note telling her she could email him if she wanted to continue their conversation. Apparently he was flying southwest because he wasnt able to get on an american flight. If youre wondering why the American Airline ceo is on the competitors plane, that is why. Sometimes you go to a post, im just here for comments . I did go for the comments. I found that, which is people are why is he flying southwest . Oh, okay. Theyve got good deals too. You know what really speaks to me is the fact that her mother works for american, which means that you know, a lot of diverse employees that he oversees and its important that he understands. Even though he wont be able to live their experience, he can definitely understand, empathize with their experience, and change comes from the top. And the fact that parker actually emailed mom saying, your daughters visit was a gift. That makes every mom proud right there. Coming up, visionary leaders including Kareem Abduljabbar weigh in on a path forward. Plus dozens of members of George Floyds family march. And the impassioned words from his daughter. We can tell you about these hospital workers and why theyre clapping for someone else. We can tell you about these hospital workers and why theyre clapping for someone else. Niethese hospital workers and why theyre clapping for someone else. Did you know that every single flush fling odors onto your soft surfaces . Then they get released back into the air so you smell them later. Ew. Right . Thats why febreze created small spaces. Press firmly and watch it get to work. Unlike the leading cone, small spaces continuously eliminates odors in the air and on surfaces so they dont come back for 45 days. Now thats one flushin fresh bathroom. Rt amid the protests overnight were memorials to the man whose death started it all, george floyd. He grew up in houston, and the citys mayor joined with more than a dozen members of floyds family in a march through downtown. More than 60,000 people participated, including the chief of police, hugged by a protester. A new mural paid tribute to floyd. The mother of his daughter calls him a loving father who wont see their child grow up. He will never see her grow up, graduate. He will never walk her down the aisle. I want justice for him, because he was good. No matter what anybody thinks. And this is the proof that he was a good man. She says floyd moved to minnesota to find work so he could provide for their family. Memorial services for george floyd start tomorrow in minneapolis and extend into next week. A public viewing and Memorial Service will be held saturday in North Carolina where he was born. And a viewing and service will be held next week in houston before his funeral on tuesday. Former boxing champion Floyd Mayweather is paying for the funeral. We have heard that expected to attend is Presumptive Democratic nominee and former Vice President joe biden. Im sure other dignitaries will also be at this service and celebration of life for george floyd. In North Carolina theres a viewing service in raeford, North Carolina, west of fayetteville. That is where he was born, fayetteville. Coming up next half hour, the protests around the world including the 20,000 people in paris defying a ban to protest Police Brutality and what those french protesters were chanting in english. First, Kareem Abduljabbar leading a chorus of distinguished voices trying to find a way forward. Are you constantly looking for products that wont irritate your familys sensitive skin . 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But last night Health Care Workers at New York University returned the favor, clapping for protesters as they marched past. Hundreds of thousands of protesters across america have been taking action, marching in the streets for justice and against racism this morning were hearing from some of americas most prominent black voices underscoring those actions. I feel like im caught between hope and history. The hope is that the United States will live up to its ideals. And overcome its history. This pain that you see so many protesters that really are hurt and mad and frustrated and have had to live through their entire lives, this is a boiling point. And now the rest of the country is finally waking up. America has been watching us and we have seen what happens with george floyd, or whether it was ahmaud arbery, or breonna taylor. We have a group of legitimate protesters thats seeking change, but then their protests are getting hijacked by certain smaller groups that are just dedicated to destruction and chaos. George floyd you must protest as an act of love. And you must protest for positive social change that will bring an end to the kind of violence that we have seen. Youre coming out in the spirit of love and in the spirit of supporting and seeing black n your son, and you care about making sure that the injustices that have happened to black people in this country, especially at the hands of Law Enforcement, doesnt continue to happen. We support that. No justice, no peace no justice, no peace there is a difference when people are protesting peacefully and when officers come in in strike force and riot mode. You build trust by letting the communities know what youre doing before you do it. And you got a point. When you militarize things, you kind of send a message to the people thats protesting, come on, were ready for a fight. What do we want . Justice when do we want it . Now weve got to break that cycle. For too long, too many individuals, especially africanamerican men and women, are dying senselessly. They were standing right there, and they did nothing. So they are just as guilty as a person who put his knee on georges neck. I cant breathe i cant breathe at some point we have to figure out what the change is. And that doesnt mean another white paper or task force or one of those things that we have repeatedly done. This is not new. Racism is still alive. People still are full of hatred. My deepest prayer is that we will dare to love each other, that we will dare to face the past and the wrongs that have been done and find ways to change them. Some prominent black voices there. But you know whats so incredible is that all the voices weve been hearing, the ones that are on the streets, that are demanding change and for justice, theyre just as powerful as the voices you just heard. Definitely. The youth all the way to people who even were here for the civil rights movement. Coming up, protests in the age of covid19 pandemic. If you experience bladder leaks, you shouldnt have to sacrifice discretion for protection. Try always discreet. The unique design features protective leakguards, which help prevent leaks where they happen most and an absorbent material that turns liquid into gel, for up to 100 leak free protection. The shapewear design provides a close and seamless fit, to ensure total discretion. Choose the solution that keeps you drier. Try always discreet underwear, with a money back guarantee. Brand power. Helping you buy better. This is a live look of new york city you were looking at there. Curfew in place until 5 00 a. M. Here because of another night of protests. With black lives matter protests unfolding across america on a now nightly basis, it seems the coronavirus pandemic has taken a back seat in the headlines. But its still there and its still cause for concern. Earlier i spoke with Stanford University medical professor yvonne maldonado. We started with drug shortages. The fda has added zoloft to the list. How concerned should we be about this growing list and could thid medical providers and that we are aware of wha drugs that are equally effective if we need them. A new study finds just 20 of coronavirus cases, all of them involving social gatherings, accounted for an astonishing 80 of transmissions. Your thoughts . Yes. I do think that there are situations where crowding and high viral shedding and activities that can enhance transmission, such as not Wearing Masks and spreading aerosols, could lead to what we call super spreading events. We talk about social gatherings, those mask protests weve seen in cities across this nation. I am sure when it comes to the scenes that we are seeing playing out across this country, that has to be concerning. Because yes, we are still in the middle of a pandemic. It seems like its a doubleedged sword here. Because i get that people are feeling unhappy and anxious. But they have to be very careful. I did notice, however, that the vast majority of those people seem to be at least Wearing Masks. But we will have to keep track of potential infection rates over time in those hot spots. So many concerns there. Again, our thanks to dr. Maldonado, who points out if youre in these mass demonstrations, dont be afraid to reach out to your doctor as well if you have any type of symptoms, any type of concerns. And atlantas mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms suggested if youre out in these protests, you might want to get a covid19 test just to err on the side of caution. Very smart. 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Here in new york city, it was a much quieter night with many streets cleared out by 8 00 p. M. Thousands of protesters still defied orders to go home but the crowds remained largely peaceful. As abcs Megan Tevrizian reports that wasnt the case everywhere. Reporter overnight, new protests across america, some turning violent. Near boston, groups throwing fireworks and Water Bottles at officers. Theyre moving in with pepper spray. The police line started to move forward. They came through the barricades that they set up. A couple of officers were firing pepper spray as they moved forward. People are throwing Water Bottles at them. Reporter the fbi in boston now fearing that people are scouting ways to attack police at their homes. Agents saying they received credible intelligence that people are looking up home addresses of officers online. Many of the protests nonviolent, like the thousands of people turning up on hollywood boulevard, then laying down, spelling blm with their bodies for black lives matter. We dont want to do anything thats not peaceful, weve been peaceful all day. Reporter but Law Enforcement officials in multiple cities saying rioters are hijacking peaceful demonstrations. Were both angry, were just expressing it in different ways. And people will say its hijacking, but at the same time, its clear everybodys angry. Reporter in new york city tuesday night, protesters defying the 8 00 p. M. Curfew. Peaceful protests reporter this group of thousands on a bridge on their knees chanting peaceful protests after police in riot gear stopped them from marching into manhattan. Streets in the citys soho section closed after Luxury Stores like chanel and gucci were vandalized in recent nights. Police also investigating this video showing a car slamming into an officer in a hitandrun in the bronx. That officer is in serious condition. This video from a pharmacy in the bronx monday night showing looters storming in, stealing drugs from the shelf, and trying to break the cash register. New yorks governor blasting the citys response as a disgrace, accusing the mayor and nypd of failing to do their jobs. The police in new york city were not effective at doing their job last night. Period. Reporter the nypd says the looters have been a combination of outside agitators, career criminals, and gang members who used elaborate scouting and a signaling system built on Text Messages and social media apps to stay ahead of police. Detectives now using security cameras and license plate readers to track down suspects. Meanwhile in washington, this stunning image. Members of the National Guard lining the steps of the Lincoln Memorial as protesters gather at the reflection pool. Abcs Martha Raddatz was there. The National Guard has also been called in to protect national monuments. There is a big demonstration here tonight, a peaceful demonstration, and dozens and dozens of guardsmen behind me protecting the Lincoln Memorial. Reporter among the leading voices in the peaceful protests in washington is 23yearold ariana evans. Evans getting emotional, asking white protesters to move to the front of the line so they can, quote, feel what its like being black for a day and face danger. Nothing has changed. Eric garner. Sandra bland. Why . This continuous abuse of power is not going to stand with us. As long as we keep fighting against each other, were never going to get anywhere. I think our generation especially understands that. Reporter according to the associated press, nearly 8,000 people nationwide have been arrested in recent days for offenses such as stealing, breaking curfew, and blocking highways. Kenneth, mona . Megan, thank you. At least 200 demonstrators were arrested in houston overnight as they protested George Floyds death. It comes after tens of thousands of people joined floyds family for a protest in the city earlier in the day. And the world got an upclose look at the 6yearold daughter he leaves behind. George floyds family leading the way in houston. Marching side by side with a crowd of 60,000. The crowd has doubled in size. Reporter delivering a heartfelt message. Youre going to see our tears today. Reporter the peaceful crowd coming together as the Houston Police chief walked among them, hugging demonstrators in a show of solidarity. Its visceral, the pain. And the anger. Reporter thousands chanting late into the night. Earlier in the day i want justice for him, because he was good. Reporter floyds daughter and her mother remember the father that was ripped from their lives. Gianna does not have a father. He will never see her grow up, graduate. He will never walk down the aisle. If theres a problem shes having and she needs her dad, she does not have that anymore. Reporter plans for floyds funeral coming together. Former boxer Floyd Mayweather announcing hell pay for the services. The floyd family Attorney Says joe biden is expected to attend. The former Vice President showed his support tuesday, speaking of his own loss as a parent, losing a son. I know what it means to have that black hole in your chest where your grief is being sucked into it. And there are services this week in minneapolis and North Carolina, and floyds funeral is set for next tuesday in houston. Six Police Officers in atlanta are now facing charges after using tasers during the arrest of two black College Students. Two of those officers have already been fired. The other four are now on desk duty and the students have spoken out for the first time. Abcs Steve Osunsami reports. Reporter the six officers accused of using Excessive Force have until friday to turn themselves in. In the middle of the chaos that was tearing through downtown atlanta saturday night okay, okay, okay reporter pictures now viewed across the world stop, stop reporter the officers are seen shooting a stun gun at two College Students and dragging them out of a car. Hey, hey, hey reporter messiah young and taniyah pilgrim were out after the new curfew, explaining they were just getting something to eat get out of the car reporter when they got stuck in traffic during a protest. I actually thought both me and messiah were going to die. The way everything happened so fast, there was no telling what was going to happen in the next moment. This needs to cease. Reporter young was originally charged with trying to elude Police Officers, charges that were dropped by the atlanta mayor. Two officers have already been fired. Steve osunsami, abc news, atlanta. We know the passion in the u. S. Has sparked protests against racism and Police Brutality around the world. In paris about 20,000 people defied a ban and protested the 2016 death of a black man while in police custody. The french protesters chanted slogans in english from the american demonstrations, such as black lives matter. Protests were also held in three other french cities. We know that French Police have banned the protest there because it would have violated the pandemic ban on groups of 10 or more. But just like here in the u. S. , that has not stopped people from getting in the streets there. So solidarity, but honestly the french folks there also having some same concerns when it comes to Police Brutality. Theres video circulating as well of protesters in new zealand. There is a strong show of solidarity there as well. Coming up, well get a check on the situation unfolding in l. A. Overnight. Later, americans coming together in the new battleground for racial equality. And the recommendations for parents in teaching your children not to be color blind, but color conscious. 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Last night some of them were arrested after violating the curfew and engaging in a defiant but orderly standoff with police. Earlier i spoke with l. A. County supervisor Mark Ridley Thomas about the situation on the ground. Supervisor ridley thomas, thank you for joining us. The actions taken in los angeles county, including the curfew, have they been effective . I believe it has been effective. I think it has been necessary. The level of outbreaks in the city of los angeles and the surrounding cities threaten the wellbeing of other citizens and businesses. And it became necessary to have reinforcement, not the least of which is a curfew. Theres been criticism of how the lapd has been handling these protests and looting. As you know, l. A. Has a long history when it comes to violent demonstrations. Your thoughts on how this compares to others . The violence in this instance is a lot less than it has been. In at least two instances which we can cite, 1992 and 1965. Theres hardly any comparison. And the difference between now and then is this is much broader. The focal point was not los angeles, it was another state, as we all know. Youre a county supervisor, but you are a former state senator. Should the states in this country be looking at more legislation at the state level when it comes to policing to try to avoid incidents like the one that took the life of george floyd . Theres no question about it, we need national standards. But the states have to intervene, and certainly in california, thats happening. Assemblyman assemblywoman Shirley Webber came forth with legislation last year that was signed by governor gavin newsom to do precisely this, to put more restrictions on the discharging of weapons by Law Enforcement officers, and it is fundamentally important. Laws cant make you love me, but they can keep you from harming me. This is essentially what we have to have more of, of the Racial Equity lens through which Law Enforcement is done is of paramount importance and we need to press this case without apology. Our thanks there to the l. A. County supervisor. When we come back, the celebrities participating in the great blackout tuesday. And the new development in the tiger king drama. The skinny is next. St it never bothered me. Until i found out what it actually was. Dust mite droppings eeeeeww dead skin cells gross so now, i grab my swiffer sweeper and heavyduty dusters. Duster extends to three feet to get all that gross stuff gotcha and for that nasty dust on my floors, my sweepers on it. The textured cloths grab and hold dirt and hair no matter where dust bunnies hide. No more heebie jeebies. Phew. Glad i stopped cleaning and started swiffering. Skinny just gimme the skinny time now for the skinny starting with celebrities coming together to observe blackout tuesday. The stars stepped away from social media for one day, for a oneday pause and observance of black lives matter. It started with the Music Industry calling for the pause but it was adopted quickly by celebs. Everybody was encouraged to pose black boxes, disconnecting from work, and focusing on community. Rihanna may have said it best with her post saying, quote, we aint buying expletive and we aint selling expletive neither blackouttuesday. Riri speaking up. Gang gang . I dont know what gang gang means. She also said gang gang but i dont know, im the old guy. Ill say it for you. Tell the world there, our insomniacs, what gang gang means. Its just a statement you say when you are done. With the sentence. Yes. Gang gang. Go ahead. Next to a show of unity in hollywood. Our friend kiki palmer was caught on camera during a protest talking with several members of the National Guard, trying to convince them to march with her. They couldnt leave their post but they attempted a compromise. Yall stand together with the community, with society, to stop, to stop the governmental oppression, period. We need you. I agree. So march with us, march beside us, get your people, march beside us, march beside us, let the revolution be settled, march beside us and show youre here with us. I cant leave this post. I will march through this street with you guys. Will you take a knee . Lets take a knee. Thank you, thank you the crowds, you can hear they were happy. Palmer could be heard off camera saying it wasnt enough for her because kiki is out there in those streets demanding justice, demanding action. And you know what, they said well give you a little bit, but no. Kikis pusaying, we need more. Just incredible for her to be out there and lifting her voice. Next to the major gesture in print from jayz. The rapper has taken out fullpage newspaper ads across the country in dedication to george floyd. The ad was signed by George Floyds attorneys, as well as parents of black men killed by police. It shares a passage of dr. Martin luther king jr. s address in selma, alabama in 1965, saying in part, a man dies when he refuses to stand up for that which is right. More of those ads will be out in papers today. Next to the big celebration playing out across the pond. Britains Queen Elizabeth marked the 67th anniversary of her coronation. She was only 27 years old when she was crowned on june 2nd, 1953, in westminster abbey. The royal familys Instagram Account shared an official portrait of the queen along with coronation fun facts, including the names of the eight gray horses that pulled her coach that day. Cunningham, toby, noah, tedder, eisenhower, snow white, prairie, and mccreary. There you go. The royal Instagram Account put up a big old black box for blackout tuesday. Did they . No, they did not. I was like, oh, missed that one. The queen, shes woke. Back at home, a reallife development in the tiger king saga. Remember that, tiger king . The site of joe exotics infamous private zoo has been awarded to his longtime rival, Animal Rights activist carole baskin. Joseph maldonado is serving a 22year prison sentence for conviction and murder for hire plot against baskin. Baskin remains under a cloud of controversy. A florida sheriff has reportedly confirmed rumors that the will of her missing late millionaire husband was forged. Baskin has repeatedly denied any involvement in her late husbands disappearance. We need the lifetime movie. Isnt there a movie, though . Teree was supposed to be playing carole baskin, or at least they were considering her. So many twists and turns even after the netflix miniseries, i cant keep up. Somebody was saying tiger king seems like forever ago. Yes. But this year, again, seems like its been just one thing after another. And its only june. But carole baskin, shes got the last laugh, we think. Coming up, coming together across america. How police and protesters are finding common ground, and how to best teach our kids about it. If youre age 50 to 85, and looking buy Life Insurance on a fixed budget, what are the three ps . The three ps of Life Insurance on a fixed budget are price, price, and price. A price you can afford, a price that cant increase, and a price that fits your budget. Im 54. Alex, whats my price . You can get coverage for 9. 95 a month. Im 65 and take medications. Whats my price . Also 9. 95 a month. I just turned 80. Whats my price . 9. 95 a month for you too. If youre age 50 to 85, call now about the 1 most popular whole Life Insurance plan, available through the Colonial Penn program. It has an affordable rate starting at 9. 95 a month. No medical exam, no health questions. Your acceptance is guaranteed. And this plan has a guaranteed lifetime rate lock, so your rate can never go up for any reason. So call now for free information. And youll also get this free beneficiary planner. And its yours just for calling. So call now. Over the past week of protests across the nation weve seen quite a bit of anger and quite a bit of violence. But through the storm clouds there are fresh signs of hope as americans begin to find common ground. Our own will ganss is here with more. Good morning, will. Good morning, mona, kenneth. As americans are looking to come together, families are doing the same thing as home. I spoke with an expert on how to talk to kids about whats going on. Police and protesters. Health care workers honoring george floyd. Families. Parents emotional as their children witness history. And across america, families coming together in living rooms and around dinner tables for a conversation about whats happening in our country. A lot of parents want to shy away from it. They avoid it. For some its as awkward as having a sex talk. Reporter parenting expert erika suitor answering our questions. This is not an easy conversation for adults to have, right . How are we supposed to talk about race and privilege in america with our kids . The important thing to remember is that kids cant have this conversation. And the earlier we start it, the better. Reporter erika says its not helpful to try to teach your children to be quoteunquote color blind. Instead from a very young age, say 3, you can teach your kids, yes, this person is a different ethnicity, this person has a different religion. You can teach them about it, celebrate it. Let them acknowledge that there are other people in this world who have a different experience. Reporter erika herself facing the reality of raising black sons in america. We never expected to have to have this conversation with our then 9yearold. It was the first time someone called him a racial slur. We decided we were going to sit him down and talk to him about how the world may see him just because of the color of his skin. Reporter for families with white children, erika says its about reminding our kids what being an ally means and setting that example as parents. But when it comes to youngsters and those more difficult topics, the hard to watch videos. You may not want to show them the video of george floyd. You can show them the amy cooper video. You can show them and express to them what was wrong, why her behavior was reprehensible. Reporter if youre looking foanasier way into the tough conversation, erika suggests watching tv shows like blackish. Thats what we do in our house, watch it together and talk about the issue, talk about what was said. In addition to tv shows like blackish, erika says there are lists online with ageappropriate books that parents can use to foster conversation about embracing diversity, like this one, one big heart by our friend linsey davis. I gave my goddaughters that exact book there. Great discussion that needs to be had with children. Breaking news on america this morning, the boiling point in a nation divided. [ crowd chanting ] protesters defying curfews coast to coast facing off with police on this bridge in new york. Taking refuge inside this school in los angeles. Arrested on the roof throwing bottles and setting off fireworks in boston. Hundreds arrested in houston. This morning, the new strategy as police crack down on looters. Plus, the new alert from the fbi about police possibly being targeted in their homes. Also this morning, we remember george floyd. The plan for memorials in several cities and were oneonone with the mother of floyds young daughter. She doesnt know what happened. I told her that her dad died because he couldnt