Tag: communities
More than 5,000 National Guard troops on duty in Minneapolis
George Floyd’s family is calling for the arrest of the other three officers involved in his death. source
15 states and Puerto Rico report increase in cases of COVID-19
Many are concerned that the large groups of protesters could lead to new spikes of the virus. source
The conflicting emotions of being black and blue
Black police officers around the country reflect on the difficult balance between protecting and serving while understanding the anger of their own communities. ABC News…
By The Numbers: How the economic downturn has impacted communities of color
Black Americans saw impressive job market gains before the pandemic. Those gains have now been wiped out. source
Communities face testing struggles as COVID-19 cases rise in 40 states | WNT
Public health officials in Connecticut confirmed 90 people received false positives. In Hidalgo County, Texas, patients are waiting up to 10 hours for an initial…
Communities rally in wake of Hurricane Laura | WNT
Volunteers in Texas and Louisiana band together in the wake of destruction to aid their communities after Hurricane Laura toppled trees and destroyed buildings. WATCH…
Road trip reckoning over historic names
ABC News’ Clayton Sandell travels across the state of Colorado to different communities grappling with changing names of locations with racially problematic names or history….
New shark sightings off Cape Cod, experts warn of active fall l GMA
As many shore communities extend beach season, recent shark activity has entered its peak time amid a new great white shark warning. #ABCNews #Sharks #GreatWhiteShark…
Thousands in need of aid as fires raze towns and homes
Red Cross spokesman breaks down the organization’s effort to support communities destroyed by the wildfires as they face the aftermath of the disaster. source
Oregon wildfires devour communities, leaving behind untold devastation
Citizens are left with nothing after their towns were completely destroyed. source
Police officers work to mend relationship between communities, law enforcement | Nightline
“Nightline” speaks to police officers in California about the two Los Angeles sheriff’s deputies who were ambushed as well as their efforts to build trust…
The sale of slaves saved Georgetown University: will descendants be repaid? | Nightline
In 1838, Georgetown benefited from one of the largest slave sales in American history. The university has apologized and renamed buildings, but students are asking…
How ‘urban renewal’ decimated Black communities in North Carolina | Nightline
The policy in the city of Asheville displaced Black Americans, hurting their health, employment opportunities and more. It’s now discussing how reparations will be provided…
Faith leaders on grim COVID-19 milestone
Pastor, rabbi and imam talk about how their communities are dealing with grief and how they can move forward together. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays…
LGBTQ communities react to the pope’s historic support of same-sex unions
ABC News’ James Longman reports on the major shift by the leader of the Catholic Church and what it means for people in the LGBTQ…
3 West Coast states issue travel advisories as COVID cases climb
Several state and local officials announced new pauses, freezes and other restrictions in an effort to stop the spread in communities across the country. source
America’s growing hunger crisis
Parents skip meals to feed their children, and food banks step up in hard-hit communities as Congress fails to provide new relief. ABC News Live…
US communities with highest rate of death from COVID-19 | WNT
33 people died in Dawson, Georgia, during the height of the pandemic. The 100 counties with the highest rate of death are rural, poor and…
Health care workers on what they’re thankful for this Thanksgiving
Those on the front lines in hospitals talk about what they’re grateful for. Plus, communities give back to those in need. source
People around the nation donate on Giving Tuesday
The global movement drives communities to help one another today and every day. WATCH the ABC News Live Stream Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_Ma8oQLmSM SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS:…
