Video shows supplies littering sidewalk after NC police destroy volunteer medic tent during protest
Video posted by a volunteer shows supplies at a medic tent being destroyed by police officers in North Carolina at a protest on June 2 in the wake of the death of George Floyd during an encounter with Minneapolis police.
ACLU files lawsuit against Minnesota police over journalists allegedly targeted at protests
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Minnesota has announced that is filing a class-action lawsuit against Minnesota’s state and local law enforcement officials over journalists allegedly targeted at protests
Nine member majority of Minneapolis City Council announce support for dismantling MPD
Nine members of the Minneapolis City Council announced their support for de-funding the Minneapolis Police Department and replacing it with a community-based public safety model at a rally in Powderhorn Park Sunday afternoon.
Defunding the Minneapolis Police Department would likely require public vote to change charter
Sunday, nine Minneapolis City Councilmembers joined a call for the city to defund and dismantle the Minneapolis Police Department.
White House anti-riot fencing now covered with signs from protesters
The anti-riot fencing surrounding the White House has been covered with signs left by protesters as crowds come together in solidarity against police brutality following the death of George Floyd.
Man seen clinging to hood of moving car during Pensacola demonstrations
A man in Pensacola, Florida was seen clinging to the hood of a moving car during George Floyd protests.
English protesters tear down statue of slave trader Edward Colston
Protesters in Bristol, England, pulled down a statue of 17th-century slave trader Edward Colston on June 7.
Rep. John Lewis tours 'Black Lives Matter Plaza' with DC mayor
Congressman John Lewis took a tour along the newly renamed Black Lives Matter Plaza that was installed in DC on a road leading to the White House.
Crowd kicks Minneapolis mayor out of rally for not backing defunding the police department
The Minneapolis mayor faced backlash after saying he won't defund the city's police department.
Protesters want to replace Minneapolis Police Department with ‘community-led safety’
Thousands gathered for another weekend of protests in Minneapolis. Their chants calling for justice for George Floyd but also the defunding the Minneapolis Police Department.
Tombstones near where George Floyd died in Minneapolis honor people who died in police altercations
A display of art is sending a powerful message just blocks from the spot where George Floyd died nearly two weeks ago.
Emory health care workers kneel in a show of solidarity
Many health care workers have been working tirelessly on the frontlines in the battle against COVID-19.
Family, public officials gather in North Carolina for song-filled memorial service to George Floyd
Mourners gathered Saturday in the North Carolina town where George Floyd grew up for the second of three public memorial services.
Activists use informal tools to keep the peace at protests
Groups such as Black Lives Matter are utilizing fluorescent vests or colored ribbons to designate legal aid, volunteer medical help or peacekeepers who can help diffuse spats during peaceful protests.
Prosecutors: 2 Buffalo police officers charged with assault
Two Buffalo police officers were charged with assault Saturday, prosecutors said, after a video showed them shoving a protester in recent demonstrations over the death of George Floyd in Minnesota.
Georgia woman arrested for profane sign criticizing sheriff
A protester in south Georgia has been arrested because a sheriff said she was displaying an obscene sign.
Hennepin County Medical Examiner declares George Floyd death homicide
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's report released Monday ruled the death of George Floyd a homicide.
First Amendment expert breaks down the difference between peaceful and lawful protesting
“There’s peaceful and then there’s lawful,” one First Amendment expert said.
Minneapolis City Council moves to ban police officers from using chokeholds
At an emergency meeting on Friday, held in the wake of George Floyd's death in Minneapolis, the city council put in place new restrictions for the Minneapolis Police Department while promising more significant change moving.
Video shows women ripping down heart-shaped ‘Black Lives Matter’ flyers as teens who posted them cry
Video streamed on Facebook Live by a community page in a Chicago suburb showed the moment angry residents took the time to rip a series of paper hearts reading “Black Lives Matter!” from a boarded-up storefront. The hearts were posted by a group of teenage girls.