CNN and Sesame Street held a town hall on racism June 6. Elmo’s dad explained to Elmo why the Black Lives Matter & George Floyd protests are happening in a part of the TV event. Read the transcript here.

Meghan Markle released a video expressing her thoughts on George Floyd’s death and the protests from the past week. Read the full transcript here.

Actor John Boyega from Star Wars gave a speech at Hyde Park in London at a George Floyd protest June 3. Read the full transcript of his speech here.

After the 6th night of Minneapolis protests over the death of George Floyd, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz held a June 1 press conference. Read the full transcript here.

After a 5th night of protests in Minneapolis and around the country over the death of George Floyd, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz held a press conference. He talked about the extended Minneapolis & St. Paul curfews and road closures and was joined by Mayor Frey, Mayor Carter, Commissioner Harrington, and others. Read the full press conference here.

On Sunday, May 31, Pope Francis held a Holy Mass for Pentecost Sunday at the Vatican. Read the transcript, translated to English.