Philonise Floyd appeared before Congress to emphasize the need for reforms that will hold police accountable for the wrongful deaths of Americans. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Paramount Network recently confirmed their decision to cancel the long-running reality show, “Cops.” (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Dr. Brian Labus, Epidemiologist with the UNLV School of Public Health and the governor’s medical advisory team, and RJ Health reporter Mary Hynes to answer viewer questions regarding COVID-19 in Nevada.
Topics this week:
1. ONE-DAY SPIKE IN COVID-19 CASES
AMID PROTESTS, BUSINESSES REOPENING.
2. ARE PEOPLE LESS CONCERNED WITH
SOCIAL DISTANCING PROTOCOLS?
3. W.H.O: “ASYMPTOMATIC PEOPLE ONLY RARELY SPREAD COVID-19.”
4. MULTI-SYSTEM INFLAMMATORY SYNDROME IN CHILDREN
UFC featherweight Alex Caceres took a unanimous decision win over Chase Hooper at UFC 250 and spoke about the example he wants to set for others and his community amid protests for Black Lives Matter taking place all over the world. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Nono Zicari, a World War II veteran and D-Day survivor, reflects on the current Black Lives Matter protests. (Rachel Aston/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford talks about his 5-year-old son facing racism in the classroom and emphasizes that this is not about police training but systemic racism in police forces nationwide that needs to be addressed.
Gov. Sisolak, alongside Nevada’s elected and community leaders. pledges to listen to the experiences of black Nevadans and to making change.
A sixth night of Black Lives Matter protests in Las Vegas attracted about 300 people, who gathered downtown. This time, Las Vegas police officers walked side-by-side with protesters.
You had questions, and we’ve got the answers!Dr. Brian Labus, Epidemiologist with the UNLV School of Public Health and the governor’s medical advisory team, and RJ Health reporter Mary Hynes to answer viewer questions regarding COVID-19 in Nevada.
Topics this week:
1. PROTESTS HEIGHTENING COVID-19 SPREAD CONCERNS
2. NEVADA RAMPS UP ANTIBODY TESTING, BUT CDC ISSUES ACCURACY WARNINGS
3. NEVADA HOSPITALS RESUME PATIENT VISITATIONS WITH RESTRICTIONS
Las Vegas police used tear gas and nonlethal rubber bullets to break up a Black Lives Matter protest on the Las Vegas Strip shortly before 9 p.m. on Sunday.
Longtime customer Najja Hashim talks about the looting of a neighborhood convenience store. (Glenn Puit/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Reopen Nevada group organized another protest Saturday, this time in front of Las Vegas City Hall.
A group of protesters on Easter Sunday drove down the Las Vegas Strip to Fremont Street and back.
NFL Players Union Files Grievance Over Kneeling Mandate On Tuesday, the NFL Players Association filed a grievance against the league, arguing that the kneeling policy infringes on players’ rights. NFLPA, via Twitter The new policy was mandated in May, and called for players to “ stand and show respect for the flag and the Anthem.” If not, they are to retreat to the locker rooms, and wait until the anthem is over. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, via CNN The kneeling protests were started in 2016 by former San Francisco 49ers player
Colin Kaepernick and went on to become a
hot topic in political and
cultural debates across
the country. Kaepernick has also filed a grievance against the NFL, suspecting he is being blacklisted and kept as a free agent due to the protests.
NFL Unveils its National Anthem Policy The NFL released the revised policy on Wednesday after the controversy surrounding kneeling protests. NFLPA NFLPA The mandate requires players who choose not to stand to stay in the locker room or a similar location. The league will also exercise its right to fine any franchise that does not stand and “show respect” for the Anthem. Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick headed the kneeling protests in 2016, with many NFL teams following suit to date.
President Donald Trump tweeted Monday morning that he was proud of Nascar because no drivers, crew or other team members protested during the national anthem prior to a weekend race at New Hampshire Motorspeedway.