‘Do not cooperate with evil — protest against evil’: Attorney Ben Crump speaks at George Floyd memorial
The attorney for the Floyd family delivered his remarks during the June 4 memorial.
The attorney for the Floyd family delivered his remarks during the June 4 memorial.
George Floyd's Minneapolis memorial service: Family shares stories, Rev. Al Sharpton delivers powerful eulogy
Friends, family and much of the community said goodbye to George Floyd at a memorial service in Minneapolis Thursday afternoon, the first of three memorial services for Floyd before his funeral in Houston next week.
Friends, family and much of the community said goodbye to George Floyd at a memorial service in Minneapolis Thursday afternoon, the first of three memorial services for Floyd before his funeral in Houston next week.
‘We’re going back to Washington’: Rev. Al Sharpton announces march in DC set for Aug. 28
The march will mark the 57th anniversary of the historic March on Washington in which Dr. Martin Luther King gave his famous “I Have A Dream” speech.
The march will mark the 57th anniversary of the historic March on Washington in which Dr. Martin Luther King gave his famous “I Have A Dream” speech.
Faith leaders call for Georgia lawmakers to pass hate crimes bill
In the midst of unrest across the country, faith leaders in Georgia called for state legislators to enact a hate crimes law.
In the midst of unrest across the country, faith leaders in Georgia called for state legislators to enact a hate crimes law.
Virginia Gov Ralph Northam orders removal of iconic Lee statue after George Floyd protests
Virignia's governor says a towering statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee will be removed “as soon as possible” from Richmond’s Monument Avenue.
Virignia's governor says a towering statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee will be removed “as soon as possible” from Richmond’s Monument Avenue.
Councilmembers vow to 'dismantle' Minneapolis Police Department, emergency meeting set
The Minneapolis City Council has set an emergency meeting for Friday as councilmembers say the city will "dismantle" the Minneapolis Police Department in the aftermath of George Floyd's death.
The Minneapolis City Council has set an emergency meeting for Friday as councilmembers say the city will "dismantle" the Minneapolis Police Department in the aftermath of George Floyd's death.
‘Get your knee off our necks’: Rev. Al Sharpton delivers powerful eulogy for George Floyd
The civil rights activist called for all Americans to continue the fight for racial equality that began hundreds of years ago.
The civil rights activist called for all Americans to continue the fight for racial equality that began hundreds of years ago.
Sen. Rand Paul reportedly holding up passage of bill that would make lynching a federal hate crime
The U.S. Senator from Kentucky indicated he wants to exclude language from the bill that would institute a 10-year penalty for individuals with “minor bruising.”
The U.S. Senator from Kentucky indicated he wants to exclude language from the bill that would institute a 10-year penalty for individuals with “minor bruising.”
Petition to change Chicago Ave. to 'Floyd Ave.' in Minneapolis signed by more than 5,000
A petition to rename Minneapolis’s Chicago Avenue to Floyd Avenue in honor of George Floyd has gained more than 5,000 signatures Thursday afternoon.
A petition to rename Minneapolis’s Chicago Avenue to Floyd Avenue in honor of George Floyd has gained more than 5,000 signatures Thursday afternoon.
'Power to the people': Floyd's brother talks at NYC memorial
Of the demonstrations that have engulfed the city and the nation, and the violence that has taken place, he said, “I’m proud of the protests but I'm not proud of the destruction. My brother wasn’t about that. The Floyds are a God-fearing family.”
Of the demonstrations that have engulfed the city and the nation, and the violence that has taken place, he said, “I’m proud of the protests but I'm not proud of the destruction. My brother wasn’t about that. The Floyds are a God-fearing family.”
George Floyd memorial service capped off by 8 minutes and 46 seconds of silence
An 8-minute, 46-second moment of silence capped off George Floyd’s Minneapolis memorial service Thursday, representing the amount of time he was held down by police.
An 8-minute, 46-second moment of silence capped off George Floyd’s Minneapolis memorial service Thursday, representing the amount of time he was held down by police.
Judge: $750K bail for 3 ex-officers accused in George Floyd’s death
Tou Thao, Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng were making their first appearances in Hennepin County District Court since their arrests Wednesday.
Tou Thao, Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng were making their first appearances in Hennepin County District Court since their arrests Wednesday.
Group of women raise hundreds of thousands for looted black owned businesses
Businesses across Atlanta are working to get back on their feet following the coronavirus and now, weekend riots but a group of women fundraised hundreds of thousands of dollars for looted black owned businesses
Businesses across Atlanta are working to get back on their feet following the coronavirus and now, weekend riots but a group of women fundraised hundreds of thousands of dollars for looted black owned businesses
‘It is never OK to commit a crime in our honor’: Black protesters confront women vandalizing Starbucks
Black women at a Los Angeles protest confronted two other women spray painting “BLM” on a Starbucks.
Black women at a Los Angeles protest confronted two other women spray painting “BLM” on a Starbucks.
‘I could die from the color of my skin’: Little girl has emotional reaction to George Floyd protests
As protests over the death of George Floyd continue around the world, one black couple in Sacramento, California shared an emotional moment when they explained to their 10-year-old daughter why demonstrators had taken to the streets.
As protests over the death of George Floyd continue around the world, one black couple in Sacramento, California shared an emotional moment when they explained to their 10-year-old daughter why demonstrators had taken to the streets.
How to protest while keeping yourself and others safe amid COVID-19 pandemic
To start, heath experts say wear a mask and eye protection.
To start, heath experts say wear a mask and eye protection.
Recent polls illustrate Americans’ changing views on race in relation to police brutality
The polls were distributed by Monmouth University and YouGov.
The polls were distributed by Monmouth University and YouGov.
8:46: A number becomes a potent symbol of police brutality
All protest movements have slogans. George Floyd’s has a number: 8:46
All protest movements have slogans. George Floyd’s has a number: 8:46
Cop in George Floyd case got medals for valor and drew complaints
The Minneapolis police officer who used his knee to pin down George Floyd’s neck before his death was the most experienced of the four officers involved in the arrest, with a record that included medals for bravery and 17 complaints against him, including one for pulling a woman out of her car during a speeding stop.
The Minneapolis police officer who used his knee to pin down George Floyd’s neck before his death was the most experienced of the four officers involved in the arrest, with a record that included medals for bravery and 17 complaints against him, including one for pulling a woman out of her car during a speeding stop.
Internal APD Chief's Memo: Politics to blame for Paul Howard's decision to charge APD officers
APD Chief Erika Shields writes staff memo defending her decision to fire two officers, and blaming politics for DA Paul Howard's decision to fire 6 officers.
APD Chief Erika Shields writes staff memo defending her decision to fire two officers, and blaming politics for DA Paul Howard's decision to fire 6 officers.