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PNS Daily Newscast - June 4, 2020 


Four former Minneapolis police officers involved in the killing of George Floyd now face criminal charges; faith leaders call for action against racial injustice.

2020Talks - June 4, 2020 


The 2020 Census, delayed because of the new coronavirus, is ramping back up to provide an accurate count so, among other things, states can redraw districts for 2021 and 2022. Plus, national figures across the country decry President Trump's response to protests.

Human Rights/Racial Justice

A national group that monitors state legislatures says North Dakota is among the states with very little diversity in elected officials. (Adobe Stock)
More Diverse Voices Urged for ND to Address Racial Gaps
Thursday, June 4, 2020
FARGO, N.D. -- Those demanding systemic change in North Dakota say more diversity in state government would be a good place to start. The calls are ...Read More
The police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis has resulted in global protests over the treatment of African-Americans by police. (Adobe Stock)
Justice Advocates Express Relief Over New Charges in Floyd Case
Thursday, June 4, 2020
MINNEAPOLIS -- All four former Minneapolis police officers involved in the death of George Floyd now face criminal charges. Justice advocates say ...Read More
Immigrant college graduates in the class of 2020 missed traditional graduation ceremonies due to the coronavirus. (Adobe Stock)<br />
Immigrant College Grads Celebrate Resiliency, Look to Uncertain Future
Thursday, June 4, 2020
RALEIGH, N.C. -- North Carolina's first generation immigrant college grads have missed out on rite-of-passage graduation ceremonies, and many now are ...Read More
Workers are on strike at four of the six fruit packing warehouses in Yakima Valley. (Christopher Boswell/Adobe Stock)
Marchers Mark Yakima Warehouse Packer's Death to COVID-19
Thursday, June 4, 2020
YAKIMA, Wash. -- Workers in Yakima's fruit packing warehouses are mourning the loss of a colleague to COVID-19. The virus has hit Yakima County ...Read More
Washington state has created a map that breaks down racial health disparities due to environmental conditions. (Washington State Department of Health)
Environmental Racism, Police Brutality: Intertwined Issues of Violence
Thursday, June 4, 2020
SEATTLE -- Environmental groups are joining the chorus of voices denouncing police brutality in the wake of George Floyd's death at the hands of polic ...Read More
Earlier this week, the sheriff of Payette County dispelled a rumor that Antifa activists were being sent to Idaho. (MclittleStock/Adobe Stock)
'Not The Small-Town Rumor Mill': False Claims Spread During Protests
Thursday, June 4, 2020
BOISE, Idaho -- No, people associated with Antifa are not on their way to Idaho. But rumors are spreading online that rioters are coming to small ...Read More
In Wisconsin, studies show that racial gaps in education and employment are especially concerning. (Adobe Stock)
Wisconsin Group: Time to Peel Off Band-Aid, Discuss Race Openly
Thursday, June 4, 2020
MADISON, Wis. -- Demands for systemic change in the U.S. grow louder by the day following the police killing of George Floyd, an unarmed African- ...Read More
Demonstrators in Lafayette Park, across the street from the White House, square off against riot police on Tuesday. (Courtesy of Brandy Boyce)
Washington Protesters Decry Police Use of Military-Style Tactics
Thursday, June 4, 2020
ARLINGTON, Va. -- Just two days after peaceful protesters were dispersed with tear gas and rubber bullets near the White House, demonstrators in the ...Read More
The Movement for Black Lives' Week of Action offers ways that Michiganders can show up for racial justice at the local level. (AdobeStock)
Michigan Faith Community Urges End to White Silence
Thursday, June 4, 2020
LANSING, Mich. -- As they join the nationwide protests against the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, some faith leaders are calling on the white ...Read More
Less than 2% of South Dakota's population is Black, and advocates for people of color say the lack of diversity is also reflected in state government, which can make it hard to address issues of race. (Adobe Stock)
Lack of Voices of Color Underscores SD Disparities
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- People across the country are protesting the killing of George Floyd by a Minnesota police officer. In South Dakota, some say ...Read More
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