Pro Athletes Refuse To Play In Solidarity With Racial Justice Protests, KPBS Event: Racism In Armed Forces, Your COVID-19 Questions Answered And Summer Music Series
b'In protest against systemic racism and the police shooting of Jacob Blake, players in the NBA, MLB, WNBA and MLS have refused to play to raise the social justice awareness. Plus, after the killing of George Floyd, the U.S. military is taking a look at how it is dealing with the issues surrounding race. KPBS military reporter Steve Walsh will moderate a panel discussion Thursday at 6 p.m. with leaders working with the U.S. military to address racial bias. Also, scientists know a lot more about the novel coronavirus than they did a few months ago. One infectious disease specialist answers KPBS listeners\\u2019 questions about COVID-19. And, on this week\\u2019s edition of our Summer Music Series, local soul trio Thee Sacred Souls use their voices for social change in the song, \\u201cGive Us Justice.\\u201d'