George Floyd
Video of George Floyd's death while in police custody on May 25, 2020 ignited the United States into a nationwide debate about racism, police brutality and systemic racism. Floyd's death led to the arrest of the four officers involved in the Minneapolis, Minnesota incident and sweeping police reforms across the country. Thousands of people participated in Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests across the U.S. in the weeks following Floyd's funeral.
Police in Portland Now Required to Have ID Number Displayed on Riot Helmets
The Portland Police Bureau announced the numbers would be put on the helmets to more easily identify officers by November 15.
George Floyd Tributes Pour in on What Would Have Been His 47th Birthday
Politicians and activists shared birthday messages on social media while people gathered at the memorial in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
Texas Church Supporting Black Lives Matter Repeatedly Vandalized
Several churches across the country supporting the Black Lives Matter movement have faced vandalism in recent months.
As Law-and-Order Message Fails In Minnesota, Trump Moves Money to Florida
President Trump came close to turning the bluest of blue states red in 2016, and thought his message would play well in the protest-torn state this year. It didn't.
George Floyd's Friend 'Broke Down and Cried' Upon Chauvin Release
"The fact that he's at home chilling, eating, relaxing and not in a cell where he should be at, is ridiculous," said a friend of Floyd's.
'Painful': George Floyd's Family Attorney Decries Ex-Cop's Release
"Derek Chauvin's release on bond is a painful reminder to George Floyd's family that we are still far from achieving justice for George," the attorney said.
Ariana Grande's Mom Calls Whoever Bailed Derek Chauvin Out 'Disgusting'
On Wednesday, the cop charged in murdering George Floyd on May 25 was freed from Hennepin County jail on a $1 million dollar bond.
George Floyd Called Trump's Administration the 'White Supremacist House"
"If Trump is voted in for another four years," LaTonya Floyd said Thursday, "we are all going to hell."
Meghan Markle Cried After George Floyd's Death, Tore Up Speech to Back BLM
Meghan Markle was brought to tears by George Floyd's killing in police custody, she has revealed.
Chinese Media Cartoon Depicts U.S. Cops With Pitchfork Hunting Black Man
"Statistics show, time and again, that some are disproportionately prejudiced against in the U.S.," a caption included with the cartoon reads.
Officer Fired Over Black Man's Death Buried Quietly After Car Crash
Louisiana state trooper Chris Hollingworth was laid to rest at a ceremony authorities had tried to keep secret amid fears of a protest following the in-custody death case of Ronald Greene.
Day After Breonna Taylor Police Indictment, Cardi B Speaks Out
In a video posted to her Instagram, the rapper called out people who defend the charges in the Breonna Taylor case.
These Georgia Strippers Want You to 'Take Yo Booty' to the Polls
A new ad features exotic dancers from Atlanta encouraging everyone to, well, take their booties to the polls.
Siri Offers Directions to Police When Asked 'Where Are the Terrorists?'
The virtual assistant appeared to offer the address of local police departments when asked the question, customers have complained.
Taylor Swift Wants You to Register to Vote Today
In a post to her Instagram story, Swift linked fans to resources available for them to vote in November.
Video Shows LAPD Officer Launching a Foam Projectile at Protester's Groin
The Los Angeles Police Department released a video showing an officer shooting the protester.
Seattle Officer Held Knee on Protester's Neck for Nearly 13 Seconds: Report
The incident occurred just five days after George Floyd died while in police custody, according to the Seattle Office of Police Accountability report.
Trump Admin Wanted to Use 'Heat Ray' on Protesters
A military whistleblower said federal officials asked about crowd control technology hours before protesters were forcibly cleared from Lafayette Square in Washington, D.C.
Texas School Project Lists Kyle Rittenhouse Among 'Modern Heroes'
Students at the school in Dallas were invited to write a half-page biography of one of six men including Kyle Rittenhouse.
Lancaster Protesters' Bail Set to $1 Million
Bail for six protesters in Lancaster, Pennsylvania was set to $1 million each after they protested the police killing of Ricardo Munoz.
Kate Middleton Put Black Lives Matter Photos in Exhibit That Inspired Queen
The Duchess of Cambridge included two Black Lives Matter photos in an exhibition of life during lockdown which Queen Elizabeth II said "inspired" her.
Rev. Al Sharpton Praying for Ambushed L.A. Police Officers
"I don't have separate prayers for police victims and for police that are victimized," Sharpton said on Monday.
Trump Calls Single L.A.S.D. Shooter Part of 'Animals That Must Be Hit Hard'
Two deputies were shot multiple times by a shooter on Saturday and are now "fighting for their lives."
Police Officer Says 'Hell Yeah, Let's Get Some' in Bodycam Protest Footage
Another video shows a police officer on a motorcycle hitting a man running away.
Virginia Crowd Cheers Upon Confederate Statue Removal
"Much of the racial tension, strife and protest we're seeing across the country emanates from right here in Charlottesville," community organizer Don Gathers said. "But now we're moving the needle in a positive way."
Trump Campaign Ad Tells Voters to 'Stop Joe Biden and His Rioters'
The ad depicts those whom the Trump campaign considers "Joe Biden's supporters," with the word "rioters" superimposed over "supporters."
Police Officer Kneels on Boy's Neck After Catching Him Without Mask
A cellphone video showed a police officer kneeling on the teenager's neck.
Austin Billboard Warns 'Enter At Your Own Risk!' After Police Defunded
Governor Greg Abbott is one of those who has expressed support for the protest billboards put up by the Texas Municipal Police Association.
People Rush to Aid White Officer Being Beaten By Black Man
The video shows a Black man struggling with the officer before forcing him to the ground and repeatedly punching him.
The Coming Clash on Race at the First Biden-Trump Debate
Some of the biggest debate fireworks in Biden and Trump's first debate battle could come on the issue of race, amid a backdrop of a nation roiled by the killing and shooting of black men by police, and dueling vision's for America.
