Small businesses, already under strain from COVID-19 lockdowns, are trying to navigate how they engage with their communities and employees during ongoing protests.

Researchers say underlying factors, such as people’s relationships with police and with communities, can contribute to destructive behavior in the midst of unrest.

Many companies issued statements in support of the anti-racial bias movement. But some employees question internal actions and policies.

Grocery stores. Bodegas. Pharmacies. Check-cashing spots. All gone.

The property damage in recent protests is on a much lower scale than in past protests.

After some protests became destructive in several cities across the U.S., small business owners are cleaning and and trying to protect their stores.

Being authentic in a corporate press release or memo is difficult.

While every moment of social upheaval is unique, history suggests long recovery periods for economies wracked by violent uprisings.

In a lot of cities, policing eats up a big chunk of the general fund.

Target, Amazon and Apple are among the larger companies who have acknowledged the injustice driving protests.