Bail set at $1.25M with no conditions for ex-Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd's death
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin made his first court appearance Monday in the death of George Floyd, where a judge set his bail at $1.25 million with no conditions. Chauvin, a veteran police officer, was seen putting his knee on the back of Floyd’s neck’s as he repeatedly said he could not breathe.
Woman arrested for spitting on juvenile protester during anti-racism demonstration in Milwaukee
A 64-year-old woman and licensed attorney was arrested for the second time in two days after a video was published on Facebook which showed her spitting on a black teenager during an anti-racism protest in Milwaukee.
Democrats propose sweeping police overhaul; Trump criticizes
Congressional Democrats unveiled legislation Monday to overhaul police accountability.
Thousands mourn George Floyd in Texas amid calls for reform
As the doors opened at The Fountain of Praise church in Houston, where Floyd spent most of his life, Floyd was lying in an open gold-colored casket, dressed in a brown suit. His body was escorted to what organizers say will be a six-hour public viewing that was expected to draw thousands of mourners.
Behind virus and protests: A chronic US economic racial gap
Black Americans are far more likely to die of COVID-19 and to work in low-paying service jobs — the ones slashed when restaurants and movie theaters closed as a health precaution.
Reebok terminates partnership with CrossFit HQ after CEO’s comment on George Floyd
Reebok announced it will be terminating its partnership with CrossFit after their CEO posted a tone deaf comment on Twitter regarding George Floyd.
Texas Gov. Abbott pays respects at service for George Floyd
“George Floyd is going to change the arc of the future of the United States. George Floyd has not died in vain. His life will be a living legacy about the way that America and Texas responds to this tragedy,” Abbott said.
Floyd and Taylor families ask for UN investigation into American police brutality, protest suppression
The families of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor are asking the United Nations Human Rights Council to investigate the United States for matters of police brutality and the repression of protests.
Public defenders across country protest police brutality
In San Francisco, public defenders will also lie down or take a knee for 8 minutes and 46 seconds - to commemorate the amount of time a Minneapolis police officer knelt on George Floyd’s neck, killing him.
Joe Biden to meet with George Floyd’s family before funeral
A six-hour viewing will be held in Houston Monday for Floyd, who was raised in Houston. Burial is set for Tuesday in Pearland.
When protesters cry 'defund the police,' what does it mean?
Protesters are making the demand, “defund the police," as they show their anger at the police custody death of George Floyd and other black Americans killed by police officers.
Philadelphia-area couple gets married during peaceful protests, goes viral as footage emerges
The couple's photos have become international and iconic of Philadelphia's protests.
Zero arrests made during Orlando protests this weekend, police say
Protests in Orlando over the weekend remained peaceful, as several people spoke in front of City Hall while other demonstrators marched through Downtown.
Kansas resident tests positive for COVID-19, attended protest without mask, health officials say
They advised anyone who attended the demonstration to self-isolate and monitor for symptoms.
9-year-old Kamryn Johnson sells bracelets to help Minneapolis rebuild after riots
The Twin Cities metro is healing following the death of George Floyd and destructive riots. The efforts to help families to rebuild neighborhoods is just starting and some of the biggest ideas are coming from small efforts.
NASCAR President says 'our sport' and 'country' need to do better on racial injustice
During their warm-up laps, the 40 cars pulled to a stop in front of the empty grandstands and shut off their engines so NASCAR President Steve Phelps could deliver a message over their radio sets.
Sen. Mitt Romney joins Black Lives Matter protest in DC
U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney marched Sunday in the nation’s capital in a protest against police mistreatment of minorities, making him the first Republican senator known to do so.
Video shows supplies littering sidewalk after NC police destroy volunteer medic tent during protest
Video posted by a volunteer shows supplies at a medic tent being destroyed by police officers in North Carolina at a protest on June 2 in the wake of the death of George Floyd during an encounter with Minneapolis police.
ACLU files lawsuit against Minnesota police over journalists allegedly targeted at protests
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Minnesota has announced that is filing a class-action lawsuit against Minnesota’s state and local law enforcement officials over journalists allegedly targeted at protests
Nine member majority of Minneapolis City Council announce support for dismantling MPD
Nine members of the Minneapolis City Council announced their support for de-funding the Minneapolis Police Department and replacing it with a community-based public safety model at a rally in Powderhorn Park Sunday afternoon.