Racial Tensions and Pandemic Mark Saturday's Kentucky Derby Run

The 146th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs will be unlike any other due to the pandemic and racial tensions in Louisville. The event, postponed from May, will occur without spectators. Protests demanding justice for Breonna Taylor are expected, with authorities preparing for potential clashes. Security will be heightened with police and National Guard presence to ensure public safety while respecting First Amendment rights.

What is the significance of Brianna Taylor in the context of the protests?

What measures are being taken to ensure public safety during the Derby?