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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.