Two Facebook engineers publicly resigned over the company’s hands-off policy on Trump. Meanwhile, CEO Mark Zuckerberg doubled down on his decision in a company-wide meeting, even as organizations that work with Facebook have expressed disappointment.CNBC

Nike and Adidas claim solidarity with protesters, but can they back it up? Corporate statements in support of black Americans can contrast with how companies act behind the scenes in areas like hiring practices.Quartz

The US stock market is yet another system that has failed black Americans. Investing is a good way to increase wealth and improve quality of life, but black Americans significantly lag their white peers in direct stock ownership and retirement accounts.Quartz

It’s inaccurate to pit protesters against businesses. Demonstrations in the wake of George Floyd’s death have sometimes led to violence. But the old narrative has its own racist history, and it’s a distraction from the real problem.Quartz

The city at the heart of US protests has let down its black population. Minneapolis is proud of its liberal politics, but the city that produced Prince has one of the lowest homeownership rates for black households in the country.Quartz

Black Americans are at the center of two public health crises: Covid-19 and police brutality. Both prevalent and pervasive, violence suffered at the hands of police, and diminished health outcomes are directly linked to the legacy of racism in the US.Quartz

How Africa’s promising startup landscape survives in a post-Covid-19 economy. Africa needs innovation and digital transformation tech startups now more than ever. But the funding to get started, or keep running, will be tougher to find. ✦Quartz Africa

Covid-19 has rapidly spiraled into Africa’s worst economic crisis in 25 years. The global downturn has brought to the continent economic collapse, commodity price drops, currency devaluations, border closures, and a near-total shutdown of the vital informal sector—but there could still be some positive, transformative effects. ✦Quartz Africa

WHO officials privately complained about China’s lack of information sharing. The Associated Press reports the global health organization was frustrated by Chinese stonewalling in January while publicly applauding the country in an effort to encourage cooperation.AP NEWS

How behavioral science can help enforce social distancing. People don’t change behavior based on rational persuasion. They change to conform to those around them. ✦Quartz

Covid-19 has changed the math on energy sources. Offshore oil drilling suddenly looks a lot less appealing, while plummeting solar prices could fuel a boom once the economy recovers. But a steep drop in global energy investment might slow the transition to clean energy. This week’s Race to Zero Emissions newsletter breaks it down.Quartz

The US and German unemployment rates appear to be on different planets: The US’s official rate was 14.7% in April, while Germany’s was 5.5%. The latest Coronavirus: Need to Know newsletter explains the divergence stems from differing approaches to supporting companies and workers.Quartz

There are opportunities for India’s real estate sector. While the lockdown has certainly been a major challenge, the industry can bounce back by taking advantage of low repo rates, quickly adopting digital tools, and catering to increased interest in ready-to-move-in properties.Quartz India

A pandemic moves quickly, as do its impacts. That's why we made the coronavirus living briefing. Check-in every business day for regular updates on how Covid-19 is affecting major aspects of the global economy. ✦Quartz

New research suggests we can "hear" hand gestures even when we can't see them. But the study’s author says that doesn’t mean we should turn off our Zoom cameras just yet. ✦Quartz at Work

Lessons for the class of 2020 from the class of 2008. Veterans of the Great Recession know how quickly a terrible economy can derail post-college plans, but it’s possible to chart a path forward with tenacity, scrappiness, and a little creativity.Quartz at Work

South Africa’s alcohol abuse problem reemerged after lifting a lockdown ban. Drink-related accidents are already on the rise after just one day, and some are calling on the government to reinstate the temporary prohibition.Quartz Africa

Going back to the movies might not be as dangerous as you think. An analysis of the Covid-19's spread in Japan suggests theaters may not be especially susceptible to outbreaks—provided the right guidelines are in place.Quartz

TikTok’s new CEO faces his first challenge: navigating America’s police brutality protests. An apology for a glitch that made it appear #blacklivesmatter videos weren’t getting views may generate some goodwill, but the real challenges for Kevin Mayer lie ahead.Quartz at Work