Online gaming spaces are notoriously rife with racist, sexist, and homophobic comments. 

For many in the gaming world, industry leaders aren't doing enough to put an end to this behavior,  so the gamers are taking on the challenge themselves.

For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with Annabel Ashalley-Anthony, the founder of Melanin Gamers.

Online gaming spaces are notoriously rife with racist, sexist, and homophobic comments. 
For many in the gaming world, industry leaders aren't doing enough to put an end to this behavior,  so the gamers are taking on the challenge themselves.
For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with Annabel Ashalley-Anthony, the founder of Melanin Gamers.

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How online gamers are taking on toxic behavior within their community

This time last year Hollywood writers went on strike. Then the actors and performers followed their lead. 

Both of those strikes have been over for several months, but the rank-and-file workers in Hollywood are still feeling the effects. Many experienced writers and production crew can't land their next gig.

For more on this, we turn to Cynthia Littleton, the Co-editor in Chief at Variety.

This time last year Hollywood writers went on strike. Then the actors and performers followed their lead. 
Both of those strikes have been over for several months, but the rank-and-file workers in Hollywood are still feeling the effects. Many experienced writers and production crew can't land their next gig.
For more on this, we turn to Cynthia Littleton, the Co-editor in Chief at Variety.

WGA strike one year on

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and experts are noting there has been an increase in Suicides nationally, over the last two years. 

Pete Demetriou reports, you can make a difference in lowering that figure.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and experts are noting there has been an increase in Suicides nationally, over the last two years. 
Pete Demetriou reports, you can make a difference in lowering that figure.

How to help prevent suicide

Thinking of bringing a new pet into the U.S. from abroad? You'll need to take a few extra steps.

Animals traveling into the country will soon have to quarantine for several days before they're released.

KCBS Radio's Jeffrey Schaub reports, many animal rescue groups could be in jeopardy.

Thinking of bringing a new pet into the U.S. from abroad? You'll need to take a few extra steps.
Animals traveling into the country will soon have to quarantine for several days before they're released.
KCBS Radio's Jeffrey Schaub reports, many animal rescue groups could be in jeopardy.

How online gamers are taking on toxic behavior within their community

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