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.
'F*** Joe Biden': Portland Protesters Vandalize Democrat HQ
Police responded with tear gas after they were pelted with rocks and eggs and protesters began vandalizing the building.
Minneapolis Police Shoot, Kill Man a Few Blocks From George Floyd's Death
Throngs of protesters quickly gathered to the scene in Minneapolis on Wednesday night and began shouting at police.
Remembering the Black People Killed By Police in 2020
Floyd's death on Memorial Day after being pinned with a knee to the neck by a white Minneapolis officer shocked the nation, galvanizing Black Lives Matter protests across the U.S. and abroad.
It Can't Get Any Worse Than 2020. Here's a 2021 Political Wish List
End COVID-19 totalitarianism, confront the rise of Communist China, continue President Trump's Middle East breakthroughs and push for creative solutions that defy stale neoliberalism.
Former 'American Idol' Producer Confronts Racism Through New Initiative
World of Dreams Entertainment Group founder Ron DeShay is embarking on a new campaign aimed at confronting everyday incidents of racism in America.
Officer Insults Neighbor Over Black Lives Matter Photo on Christmas Card
Lori Nelson sent a card that featured several photos of her family taken this year, including one at a Black Lives Matter protest.
Police Have Killed Over 1,000 People So Far This Year
According to Mapping Police Violence, by the end of November, there had only been 17 days in the year when officers did not kill someone.
Donald Trump Didn't Make the Top 10 Most Retweeted, Liked Posts of 2020
The 10 most liked and most-retweeted tweets of 2020 included a 10-second video of a sock puppet "eating" cars visible from an apartment window.
'Bear Witness, Take Action 2': When Can You Watch Mark Cuban
The followup to June's "Bear Witness, Take Action," will feature panel discussions with celebrities, activists, and scholars to talk about the next steps to be taken towards racial justice.
8 Million Offensive Spam Emails Sent to Middle School, High School Students
Seminole County Public Schools have warned students and parents to delete any suspicious emails following suspected spam bot attack.
Rahm Emanuel Hiring Would Reignite Protests, Laquan McDonald's Uncle Says
Rev. Martin Hunter said Emanuel, as Chicago's mayor, helped cover up the murder of Laquan McDonald in 2014 for his own political again.
'CNN Sucks': Crowd Chants Outside Atlanta HQ Once Targeted by BLM Protests
The Saturday rally at the CNN Center entrance was organized by the pro-Trump "Walk Away" campaign, led by "former liberal" Brandon Straka.
Minneapolis, Which Voted to Abolish Police, Seeks Cops from Other Cities
The move, which would cost in the region of $500,000, was heavily debated during a meeting on Tuesday.
Police Officer Jailed for Beating Black Man So Badly He Lost His Eye
Activists welcomed the prison sentence but said police racism "won't disappear by punishing individual officers".
George Floyd's Brother Says Joe Biden Deserves Election
Exit polls conducted in Pennsylvania, Nevada, North Carolina and Georgia showed 80 to 92 percent of Black voters in each state voted for Biden.
BLM Supporter Yells Racial Slurs at Black NYPD Officers
The latest incident comes amid rising tension in the lead up to the U.S. presidential election on Tuesday.
Walmart Puts Guns and Ammunition Back on Display Ahead of Election
Retailer announced it was removing weapons from store shelves before reversing its decision days later.
With Days to the Election, Net Support for BLM Movement Has Dropped 14%
Less than a week before the election, less than half of registered voters say they support the Black Lives Matter movement.
Derek Chauvin's Third-Degree Murder Charge Dropped by Minnesota Judge
Unintentional second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter charges remain against the former Minneapolis police officer.
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.
