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Conversation. With the death of george floyd in Police Custody last month we have seen protest that only here in america but internationally and we have seen a certain narrative take hold. It starts with the assumption the only way to properly view George Floyds death is through a racial lens. In fact all encounters are increasingly viewed this way it is a narrative of behavior typical misbehavior and what happens to black people all the time people in the house each day worried about having a violent encounter. The media has run with a narrative which faces very little pushback or skepticism. And leaves us with the biggest problem facing black America Today at is at the root of social inequality in america. In the middle of a National Conversation and then easier to prosecute and armed radicals of a major city in seattle. And they have the mayors blessing. The commentators who not only make excuses for the writing and looting but also to a large extent so what is going on here . And t
Now where someones actually pointing a laser at the helicopter. And just nearby we see a few dozen protesters doing the electric slide. This is downtown oakland. Well bring you there soon. Homes and animals caught in the path of a brushfire still burning in the north bay. That fire breaking out as tripledigit heat scorched the bay area, but there is relief coming soon. Jeff has your updated forecast. Good evening, everyone. Im janelle wang. A massive show of support for black lives matter in San Francisco. Tens of thousands of people raising their voices demanding justice for george floyd and an end to racism. Nbc bay areas jean elle is live in San Francisco where its past curfew right now. Jean, are protesters still out and about . Reporter they are, janelle. This protest started around 4 00 this afternoon. Police say there is still a small group of about 200 protesters roaming the city. Were here at mission station. You can see police are still stationed here outside in riot gear jus