‘This was not just a tragedy, it was a crime’: Al Sharpton delivers eulogy at George Floyd funeral
Rev. Al Sharpton, the prominent civil rights activist, spoke on racial injustice in the U.S. during his eulogy at the funeral of George Floyd. In his impassioned speech, Sharpton criticized the response of major corporations on Floyd’s death and called for equal protections of black and white Americans under the law.
Petitions call for Ku Klux Klan to be labeled as a terrorist organization
In the midst of nationwide protests following the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, petitions have cropped up calling for the white supremacist Ku Klux Klan (KKK) group to be labeled as a terrorist organization.
George Floyd funeral photos: Family, notable figures gather together to say goodbye
People gathered to pay their respects to Floyd in a private funeral on Tuesday, June 9.
'We hear your voices': Florida mayor vows to remove Confederate statues across city
The Jacksonville Mayor even removed a Confederate statue overnight without any announcement from city officials.
George Floyd's funeral service is held in Houston
A day after thousands paid their respects at a public viewing, George Floyd will be laid to rest. The funeral service will be held in Houston beginning at 11 a.m.
PHOTOS: Family, friends, notable figures gather at George Floyd funeral service
On May 25, Floyd, an unarmed black man, died after Derek Chauvin, a Minneapolis police officer, knelt on his neck for an extended period of time.
'He's going to change the world': Family members give tearful eulogies for George Floyd in Houston service
"I thank God for giving me my own personal Superman," his brother told the crowd.
Banksy posts artwork paying tribute to George Floyd on social media
Famed and mysterious street artist Banksy, posted new artwork to his Instagram in light of the current events happening across the United States and the world since the death of George Floyd.
Florida man accused of carrying Molotov cocktail during violent protest
A convicted felon has been charged by federal prosecutors with possessing a Molotov cocktail at a Florida George Floyd protest.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will sign order to ban chokeholds
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced during the funeral for George Floyd that he would sign an executive order banning the use of chokeholds and strangleholds by law enforcement.
‘These are not just names, but loved ones’: BabyNames.com lists names of individuals killed by police
BabyNames.com displayed the names of people who were killed by police over the years on their homepage.
'Now is the time for racial justice': Biden delivers video message at George Floyd funeral
The former vice president spoke in a pre-recorded message played during the private service.
PGA Tour to hold minute of silence at 8:46 to honor George Floyd
In a memo to players Tuesday, Commissioner Jay Monahan said there would be a moment of silence in each of the four rounds at the Charles Schwab Challenge that will coincide with the 8:46 a.m. tee time.
George Floyd funeral service: List of speakers, order of service
Some of those planned to speak at George Floyd’s funeral service include Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee, Congressman Al Green, and Rev. Al Sharpton – who will deliver the eulogy.
Protesters seize on death of Ohio woman, 22, despite questions
The City of Columbus said it was looking into circumstances of Sarah Grossman’s death after possibly being sprayed with tear gas or pepper spray during a protest.
Protesters heartened by swift reform, but vow broader change
In the two weeks since George Floyd’s killing, police departments have banned chokeholds, Confederate monuments have fallen and officers have been arrested and charged.
Publix to donate $1 million to National Urban League affiliates
Publix announced it will donate a million dollars to National Urban League affiliates in the southeast region of the U.S. to continue a "long-standing support for their civil rights efforts."
DC National Guardsman captured on video chanting 'I'm black and I'm proud' with protesters
A member of the D.C. National Guard was seen chanting "I'm black and I'm proud" along with protesters this week in a video that has ganered hundreds of thousands of views on social media.
President Donald Trump to restart rallies amid COVID-19 pandemic
It is still unclear as to what COVID-19 preventative measures or guidelines will be in place at the events.
George Floyd Houston memorial photos: People gather to pay their respects
People gathered on Monday, June 8 to pay their respects to Floyd in Houston, Texas.