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

The city at the heart of today’s 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

George Floyd’s killing touches a nerve with Africans who know police brutality at home and abroad. Africa is typically on the receiving end of condemnations of state brutality against citizens. This week, the tide turned.Quartz Africa

Meanwhile, in Hong Kong, police brutality remains prevalent as Beijing moves to end the island’s relative autonomy from communist rule. The parallels between America’s struggle with white supremacy are found in the demand for human dignity.Quartz

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

A post-Covid-19 economic reality can kickstart Africa’s free trade area. The current crisis creates an opportunity for African countries to build value chains on medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal protective equipment.Quartz Africa

Quartz Africa turns 5! On June 1, 2015, we started Quartz Africa to play a small role in improving the coverage of Africa’s economies and businesses. To help us celebrate the anniversary, we invite you to sign up for the Quartz Africa Weekly Brief newsletter.Quartz

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

Air travel is risky during the pandemic, but it’s still the safest option for many Indians. Airports are sanitized and airlines are back in action. But should Indians be getting on a flight as yet? There’s no easy answer.Quartz India

India’s sports industry will take a giant tech leap when it reopens in a post-Covid-19 world. Dhaval Ponda, global head of media and entertainment services at Tata Communications, told Quartz what it will take to deliver world-class sports television to local audiences.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

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has put two people in orbit. It’s the first time astronauts have launched to orbit from the US since 2011, and the culmination of more than a decade of effort by NASA to replace the retired Space Shuttle.Quartz

This could be the beginning of a new orbital economy. The launch marks a potential paradigm shift toward a whole new world of economic activity in space, with private organizations doing what once required an entire nation.Quartz

Up next? The moon. NASA’s lunar return has been in the works for years, but it became a top priority in 2019 when US vice president Mike Pence announced a target landing date of 2024.Quartz

There’s a wide gap between US retail’s winners and losers. While the industry suffers, discount and mega stores are powering ahead. Quartz reporters John Detrixhe and Marc Bain show the pandemic’s impact in five charts.Quartz

Pandemic economics: US consumer spending is down 13.6% but personal income is up 10.5%. Government payments are delivering more money than US workers are used to receiving, but they’re faced with fewer places to spend it.Quartz

The legacy of Larry Kramer’s AIDS activism is in the US’s response to coronavirus. AIDS activism defines the blueprint of how to hold the government accountable in the face of a health crisis.Quartz

How can anyone focus on a book right now? Despite having “extra” time on our hands, reading can see like a daunting task. Here's how to foster a reading habit, even if watching TV seems more tempting.Quartz India