Why Minneapolis was the breaking point, intensified protests in Atlanta, and more on the movement for racial justice

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It’s June 14, 2020.

Here’s what you need to know.

Big Picture

Why Minneapolis Was the Breaking Point

An unrelenting stream of video evidence is finally opening white people’s eyes to the systemic police violence that black Americans have been subjected to for decades. The Atlantic

Five Stories We’re Talking About Today

There were protests in Atlanta Saturday after a police officer fatally shot Rayshard Brooks. The officer has been terminated and the city’s police chief stepped down. USA TODAY

What exactly does it mean to defund the police? The Cut

Confederate monuments and symbols have stirred debate for decades. Now they’re quickly disappearing. The Wall Street Journal

Why this week’s Georgia primary — with its long lines, ballot shortages, and faulty voting machines — is such a big deal. The New Yorker

From the CEO of CrossFit to castmates of Vanderpump Rules, a dizzying number of powerful people were ousted this week for racist or insensitive behavior. What impact will it have? BuzzFeed News

Perspective

We’ve Been Celebrating the Wrong People — and the Wrong Values

When our monuments and myths immortalize the wrong figures, we lose sight of the country’s real heroes. The Washington Post

Take Action

If you want to take a stand, contacting your representatives is a great place to start. Vice

Looking to make a donation? These organizations are doing important work. New York Magazine

Here are 12 movies about racism and the history of protests in America. Time

The Last Word

"	Even in the midst of a pandemic, the actual work is the easy part ... It’s the drive home that I’m preparing for."

Dr. Darien Sutton-Ramsey has spent months fighting the coronavirus in the ER. Police violence is what really scares him. GQ

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