
The 21st—Tuesday, June 9, 2020
On today's 21st, we talk about how sewers can help predict future COVID-19 outbreaks, how to safely film and interact with police during protests and the role reading plays in understanding race.
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On today's 21st, we talk about how sewers can help predict future COVID-19 outbreaks, how to safely film and interact with police during protests and the role reading plays in understanding race.
What are your rights when it comes to recording police? And how do you do it safely, and ethically? The 21st talked with a non-profit organization that supports the use of video and technology to protect and defend human rights.
George Floyd's death at the hands of police sparked protests around the world. His family's private service Tuesday follows public memorials that drew thousands of mourners.
In the wake of the police killing of George Floyd, booksellers have been inundated with requests for books about race in America. We talked with one South Holland bookseller about her recommendations.
While deaths from COVID-19 have been trending downward in Illinois - public health experts say until a vaccine is developed the virus is likely to be part of our lives for a long time. Illinois scientists are looking at sewage to determine outbreaks.