Rikki Poynter explains how a hospital refused to provide accessible communication while she was being treated after a car accident
Month: June 2020
Transcript The United Nations is celebrating its 75 year anniversary this year. And they want to hear from you! On Wednesday, June 10 at 1 PM Eastern time the UN is hosting a virtual global conversation. Civil rights icon and former UN Ambassador Andrew Young will be the keynote speaker. They want to hear citizens
Transcript A new poll shows President Trump losing ground to presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden. It comes as protesters gather daily near the White House and the coronavirus pandemic rages on. The CNN poll conducted by SSRS finds Trump’s approval rating down seven points in the last month. That puts him even further behind
Three Police Officers Targeted by Car in Phoenix, FBI Director Advises You To Cover Webcam, 9 Year Old Boy Commits Suicide After Bullying, Presidential Polls Updates, 13-Year Old Boy Holding BB Gun Killed by Police in Columbus, Deaf Man Tries to Win MLB Fan of the Year for Mariners, Cedar Rapids Theatre Postpones Production of
Transcript Forecasters say tropical storm Cristobal is expected to make landfall in Louisiana sometime Sunday late afternoon or early evening. Cristobal is the third named storm of what is expected to be an active hurricane season. The storm has sustained winds of 50 mph and is expected to maintain tropical storm strength even after making
Transcript Considering all of the unrest that has taken place recently now is the best time for the top five inspiring and uplifting stories of the week. Interestingly enough many of the stories occurred in the midst of protests, like this first video. Demonstrators in New York and Georgia demonstrated their electric slide dance moves
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Transcript The US Labor Department released new unemployment numbers and they are not good. Another 1.8 million Americans filed for unemployment last week. That means more than one fourth of the US labor force, or 42.6 million people, have claimed unemployment benefits since the coronavirus pandemic started. You would think that no one will want
Transcript As anger and heartbreak sweep across America, many children are watching it all unfold. Many have questions, some are scared and others want to get involved. On Saturday CNN will be airing a 60-minute special town hall entitled “Coming Together: Standing Up To Racism.” CNN partnered with the popular children’s series Sesame Street talk
Transcript New Orleans Saints’ starting quarterback Drew Brees is facing criticism from star athletes and his own teammates for comments he made about NFL protesters. Wednesday Brees was asked about players taking a knee to protest police brutality during NFL games. Brees said he will “never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag.” He said respecting
Minnesota A.G. elevates Chauvin’s charge to second-degree murder and charges three other officers with aiding & abetting; mother of George Floyd’s daughter gives emotional speech; worldwide protests in solidarity of BlackLivesMatter; NY State Senator handcuffed and pepper sprayed; Denver police officer fired for “Let’s start a riot” post; Jimmy Carter issues statement; Defense Sec. Esper
Transcript Apple says some of its stores were ransacked and iPhones were stolen during the ongoing nationwide protests. But Apple is now disabling those phones. And messages are popping up on their screens telling the people who stole the devices that they are being tracked and authorities will be alerted. Apple had the software to
Transcript Wednesday Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markel spoke out on George Floyd’s death in a virtual graduation speech to her high school. In March Meghan stepped back with her husband Prince Harry from royal duties. Meghan addressed the students of Immaculate Heart High in Los Angeles saying that “George Floyd’s life mattered.” She also listed
Midland dam flooding; Trump tweets about Michigan, rules on religious gatherings; controversy over Florida coronavirus data manager; Trump reportedly not planning Obama portrait unveiling; WWE wrestler Shad Gaspard body found; $1.3 billion border wall contract awarded
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