Albuquerque to send unarmed social workers, not police officers, to some 911 calls
The decision came as Black Lives Matter advocates to defund police departments in the wake of the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died in police custody after Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes on May 25.
The decision came as Black Lives Matter advocates to defund police departments in the wake of the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died in police custody after Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes on May 25.
Seattle City Council bans chokeholds, police use of crowd control weapons
The Seattle City Council has voted unanimously to ban police from using tear gas, pepper spray and several other crowd control devices after officers repeatedly used them on mostly peaceful demonstrators protesting racism and police brutality.
The Seattle City Council has voted unanimously to ban police from using tear gas, pepper spray and several other crowd control devices after officers repeatedly used them on mostly peaceful demonstrators protesting racism and police brutality.
Video shows woman standing behind Black mother's car, refusing to let her leave Kroger in Livonia
A strange confrontation was caught on camera at a Livonia Kroger, where a white woman stood behind a Black woman's car and refused to let her leave the parking lot.
A strange confrontation was caught on camera at a Livonia Kroger, where a white woman stood behind a Black woman's car and refused to let her leave the parking lot.
'You can call me a snitch if you want': 911 dispatcher concerned about George Floyd arrest called MPD sergeant
A 911 dispatcher called a Minneapolis Police sergeant over her concern of the way officers were handling the deadly arrest of George Floyd Memorial Day night, according to newly released data from the Minneapolis Police Department.
A 911 dispatcher called a Minneapolis Police sergeant over her concern of the way officers were handling the deadly arrest of George Floyd Memorial Day night, according to newly released data from the Minneapolis Police Department.
Central Florida salon reacts to slow business, protesters calling for racial equality
All of the salon's services stopped when COVID-19 shut the business down. Even though appointments can be made once again, business is not the same.
All of the salon's services stopped when COVID-19 shut the business down. Even though appointments can be made once again, business is not the same.
Houston protesters starting to test positive for COVID-19
Protesters who took over Houston streets nearly two weeks ago are now starting to test positive for COVID-19.
Protesters who took over Houston streets nearly two weeks ago are now starting to test positive for COVID-19.
UN Human Rights Council to hold ‘urgent debate’ on racism and police brutality on June 17
The organization made its announcement on June 15.
The organization made its announcement on June 15.
Barbra Streisand gifts George Floyd’s daughter, Gianna Floyd, Disney stock
Gianna made the announcement on her Instagram page.
Gianna made the announcement on her Instagram page.
Black protester carries white man through angry crowd to safety to 'stop someone from being killed'
A Black Lives Matter protester photographed carrying a white man – assumed to be a far-right counterprotester – to safety when demonstrations descended into violence in London Saturday said he chose to step up, rather than let the man be pummeled by the crowd, “to stop someone from being killed.”
A Black Lives Matter protester photographed carrying a white man – assumed to be a far-right counterprotester – to safety when demonstrations descended into violence in London Saturday said he chose to step up, rather than let the man be pummeled by the crowd, “to stop someone from being killed.”
NASCAR driver Kyle Weatherman debuts 'Back the Blue' vehicle at Florida race
The vehicle had a 'Blue Lives Matter' flag on its hood and a 'Thin Blue Line' across the side door, with '#BackTheBlue' towards the back end.
The vehicle had a 'Blue Lives Matter' flag on its hood and a 'Thin Blue Line' across the side door, with '#BackTheBlue' towards the back end.
Senate GOP to restrict police chokeholds in emerging bill
With Trump set to announce executive actions on law enforcement as soon as Tuesday, the crush of activity shows how quickly police violence and racial prejudice are transforming national party priorities.
With Trump set to announce executive actions on law enforcement as soon as Tuesday, the crush of activity shows how quickly police violence and racial prejudice are transforming national party priorities.
Protests across Central Florida over the weekend remain peaceful
Several protests across Central Florida over the weekend remained peaceful as demonstrators pushed for police reform and justice.
Several protests across Central Florida over the weekend remained peaceful as demonstrators pushed for police reform and justice.
Las Vegas officer shot in head during George Floyd protest paralyzed, family says
Officer Shay Mikalonis, 29, was shot on June 1st in Las Vegas during protests over the death of Floyd at the hands of police.
Officer Shay Mikalonis, 29, was shot on June 1st in Las Vegas during protests over the death of Floyd at the hands of police.
'Gone with the Wind' to return to HBO Max with introduction from black scholar Jacqueline Stewart
When 'Gone With the Wind' returns to the streaming service -- the date of which is still unclear -- it will include an introduction from Jacqueline Stewart, a Turner Classic Movies host and professor in the Department of Cinema and Media Studies at the University of Chicago.
When 'Gone With the Wind' returns to the streaming service -- the date of which is still unclear -- it will include an introduction from Jacqueline Stewart, a Turner Classic Movies host and professor in the Department of Cinema and Media Studies at the University of Chicago.
Family says Rayshard Brooks was celebrating daughter's birthday before his death
Rayshard Brooks, the man who was shot and killed by police at a fast-food restaurant in Atlanta Friday, was a father of four, Brooks' family lawyers said.
Rayshard Brooks, the man who was shot and killed by police at a fast-food restaurant in Atlanta Friday, was a father of four, Brooks' family lawyers said.
Sephora promises to carry more black-owned brands
Sephora -- owned by luxury company LVMH -- will now devote 15 percent of its shelf space to black-owned businesses.
Sephora -- owned by luxury company LVMH -- will now devote 15 percent of its shelf space to black-owned businesses.
Peaceful protesters in Orlando demand end to police brutality, mass incarceration
The protesters say they will not stop until they see change.
The protesters say they will not stop until they see change.
Police: 3 injured after deer runs into protesters in New Jersey
Authorities say a woman marching in a protest in New Jersey was seriously inured and two others were also hurt when a deer ran into the crowd.
Authorities say a woman marching in a protest in New Jersey was seriously inured and two others were also hurt when a deer ran into the crowd.
Deer runs into Black Lives Matter marchers in NJ, injuring 3, 1 seriously
Authorities say a woman marching in a Black Lives Matter protest in New Jersey was seriously injured and two others were also hurt when a deer suddenly ran into the crowd.
Authorities say a woman marching in a Black Lives Matter protest in New Jersey was seriously injured and two others were also hurt when a deer suddenly ran into the crowd.
Officer charged in George Floyd's death eligible for pension money
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is eligible to receive pension benefits during his retirement years even if he's convicted of killing George Floyd, according to the Minnesota agency that represents retired public workers.
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is eligible to receive pension benefits during his retirement years even if he's convicted of killing George Floyd, according to the Minnesota agency that represents retired public workers.