We have to do something. My brother did not have to die that night. The outrage and heartbreak from his family this morning. Trump tackles the quarterback. The president saying it was a mistake for the new Orleans Saints drew brees to apologize for saying he would oppose players kneeling in protest to Police Brutality. The back and forth this morning on social media. Stunning statement from nfl commissioner Roger Goodell. We the National Football league admit we were wrong for not listening to nfl players earlier. How he says hes helping in the push for change and his message to all the players in the league. And bracing for cristobal. The Tropical Storm headed for the gulf coast with torrential rain and sto were tracking the path. Where and when its expected to make landfall. Anngki be e te ansuch as orlo, turned 27 yesterday, and ahmaud arbery. Floyd, of course, was seen in that infamous video where a Minneapolis Police officer put a knee on his neck for nearly nine minutes. Today in
These days. Well switch to blue still to come, outrage after 2011. Nfl go from here . A cyclist was caught on camera it is 6 29. Coming up this morning, a bit of going after a young woman return to normalcy in the south putting up protest posters. vo make the backyard, bay restaurants will be back could it pave the way for a plus, our look back at a your new backcountry. Open for outdoor dining. Return by collin kaepernick. Week that saw protests and Nature Valley sweet salty peanut bars. Well explain all of that. People coming together al we will have all your top acrolss crunchy, creamy and delicious. Wherever you are. Stories, plus the forecast a bicyclist going after a coming up at 7 00. We hope you join you us. In the meantime, well send you young woman putting up posters. Back to the today show. For years, i thought i was lactose intolerant. All that plus taking aim, turns out i was just sensitive Tropical Storm cristobal setting to a protein commonly found in milk. His sites on
Congress including the top House Republicans are coming out in support on a ban on police choke holds. The Country Group Lady Antebellum changed its name to lady a saying theyre embarrassed they did not take into account the associations that weigh down the word antebellum referring to the period before the civil war which includes slavery. B but one person seems to be standing still, the president. He says fixing racism will be easy, hes not a major player in the changes being discussed, and in some cases stands in outright opposition. And then, john, also this morning, concern over a spike in coronavirus cases. 19 states are now seeing increases in new cases and hospitalizations are up sharply in several states as more americans try to get back to their regular routines. And the reaction from the Trump Campaign behind the scenes is very different than what theyre saying in public about the risk. They are making anyone who wants to attend the president s Campaign Rally next week in ok
Communities of colour . This is a false binary choice. And something to cheer up sports fans the English Premier League has restarted 100 days after the last match. Welcome to the programme. Senate republicans have unveiled a new Police Reform bill in the wake of the death of george floyd. Unlike the rival Democratic Party legislation, the republican bill is not expected to Ban Police Chokeholds or allow victims of misconduct to sue police. Instead it will rely on financial incentives to encourage adoption of reforms. The bill was crafted by senator tim scott, the chambers only black republican. Here he is. Too often we are having a discussion in this nation about, are you supporting the Law Enforcement community or are you supporting communities of colour . This is a false binary choice. If the answer to the question of, which side do you support . Its, i support america. And if you support america, you support restoring the confidence that communities of colour have in institutions o
Of investigation has said that brooks fired one of the officers tasers at them, then turned presumably to flee after which he was shot and killed. The mayor of atlanta has said this was not a justified use of force by police. Within 24 hours, atlantas police chief has stepped down, and the officer who killed brooks has been fired. But, the swift action has not been enough to quell the anger, the fear, and the frustration reverberating across the country and throughout atlanta, one protester overnight telling cnn, quote, i thought the message was clear, but obviously were still not heard, unquote. This news comes as President Trump beats a rare retreat rescheduling his return to the campaign trail in tulsa, oklahoma, originally scheduled for juneteenth, emancipation day. Still not clear what role the white house would play in policing reforms that are sweeping the nation and gaining momentum on capitol hill. As lawmakers on both sides of the aisle work on legislation could address a dem