ABC13's Conversations for Change

Thursday, June 18, 2020
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- George Floyd's death at the hands of four Minneapolis police officers has started a new conversation about civil rights and racial inequality across the world.

ABC13 anchors and hosts of the Virtual Town Hall: Police and Our Communities of Color, Melanie Lawson and Chauncy Glover recapped what they shared with community leaders, and their hopes for change. In addition, they are opening up share their very personal thoughts and first-hand experiences dealing with racism in America.

ABC13's African American anchors and reporters shared their personal experiences, and how they each define racism.

ABC13's anchors Melanie Lawson and Chauncy Glover share their experience with racism
ABC13 anchors have an open conversation about racism


WATCH: ABC13's Erica Simon shares her experience covering the George Floyd story
ABC13's Erica Simon shares her experience covering the George Floyd story


WATCH: ABC13 anchor Samica Knight shares her experiences with racism

Samica Knight shares her experiences with racism


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