George Floyd’s Minneapolis memorial packed with prominent figures
Many prominent guests were in attendance at the Minneapolis memorial service for George Floyd, including Hollywood celebrities, musicians and the politically powerful.
Many prominent guests were in attendance at the Minneapolis memorial service for George Floyd, including Hollywood celebrities, musicians and the politically powerful.
FBI joins investigation into ambush on cop in Brooklyn
The FBI has joined the investigation into the ambush on a police officer with a knife in Brooklyn. The officer was on an anti-looting patrol Wednesday in Flatbush when a man walked up behind him and stabbed him in the neck. Two other officers were injured in a struggle that ensued.
The FBI has joined the investigation into the ambush on a police officer with a knife in Brooklyn. The officer was on an anti-looting patrol Wednesday in Flatbush when a man walked up behind him and stabbed him in the neck. Two other officers were injured in a struggle that ensued.
2 officers involved in George Floyd death were rookies, attorney says 1 was on his 4th day
One of the police officers arrested and charged with aiding and abetting the murder of George Floyd was on his fourth day on the job when the incident occurred.
One of the police officers arrested and charged with aiding and abetting the murder of George Floyd was on his fourth day on the job when the incident occurred.
‘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.
Ill-considered social media posts lead to lost jobs amid protests, COVID-19 crisis
Many people have found themselves without jobs after posting ill-advised messages amid the George Floyd protests and COVID-19 pandemic.
Many people have found themselves without jobs after posting ill-advised messages amid the George Floyd protests and COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
ACLU sues Trump administration over police force on protesters near White House
The American Civil Liberties Union sued the Trump administration Thursday, alleging officials violated the civil rights of protesters who were forcefully removed from a park near the White House by police using chemical agents before President Donald Trump walked to a nearby church to take a photo.
The American Civil Liberties Union sued the Trump administration Thursday, alleging officials violated the civil rights of protesters who were forcefully removed from a park near the White House by police using chemical agents before President Donald Trump walked to a nearby church to take a photo.
‘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.
Brother of 16-year-old shot in the head with bean bag by APD speaks during City Council special meeting
"We just didn't know...they started the surgery at 11, we didn't know, we thought he was going to die," Edwin said, crying. "... I was there with my mom, and we prayed all night."
"We just didn't know...they started the surgery at 11, we didn't know, we thought he was going to die," Edwin said, crying. "... I was there with my mom, and we prayed all night."
Curfews spread across Bay Area: Find rules for your city
Several cities across the Bay Area have imposed curfews in response to protests over the killing of George Floyd.
Several cities across the Bay Area have imposed curfews in response to protests over the killing of George Floyd.
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.
Child development expert shares ways to talk to kids about racism
A child development expert shared some advice for parents left wondering when to start talking to their kids about racism.
A child development expert shared some advice for parents left wondering when to start talking to their kids about racism.
'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.
Walmart taking guns, ammunition off sales floor during protests
Walmart has removed guns and ammunition from the sales floor of some stores as protests have spread across the country.
Walmart has removed guns and ammunition from the sales floor of some stores as protests have spread across the country.
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.
Arizona attorney general calls for police reform
Mark Brnovich sent a letter to Arizona politicians saying he reacted to the video of Floyd’s death at the hands of police “with shock and outrage.”
Mark Brnovich sent a letter to Arizona politicians saying he reacted to the video of Floyd’s death at the hands of police “with shock and outrage.”