Defunding the Minneapolis Police Department would likely require public vote to change charter
Sunday, nine Minneapolis City Councilmembers joined a call for the city to defund and dismantle the Minneapolis Police Department.
White House anti-riot fencing now covered with signs from protesters
The anti-riot fencing surrounding the White House has been covered with signs left by protesters as crowds come together in solidarity against police brutality following the death of George Floyd.
Democrats' legislation would overhaul police accountability
Democrats are proposing to overhaul legal protections for police, create a national database of excessive-force episodes and ban police choke holds in legislation coming Monday in response to the deaths of black Americans at the hands of law enforcement.
Man seen clinging to hood of moving car during Pensacola demonstrations
A man in Pensacola, Florida was seen clinging to the hood of a moving car during George Floyd protests.
Rhode Island doughnut shop ends police, military discounts due to problems with 'racism and injustice'
A Rhode Island doughnut shop announced on social media that it was no longer offering a discount to police officers or members of the military.
Rhode Island doughnut shop ends police, military discounts due to problems with 'racism and injustice'
The decision was inspired by recent accusations of racism and injustice against the local police department and was met with both anger and applause on social media.
Florida city's state of emergency prohibits gun sales amid protests: 'It's crippling'
Gun shop owners in West Palm Beach, Fla., say the city's State of Local Emergency is forcing them to turn away customers.
Dr. Fauci says George Floyd protests provide ‘perfect recipe’ for new coronavirus surges
The only thing public health officials can do is constantly remind people to be careful and always wear a mask, Fauci said.
More protests expected as 8 p.m. curfew is lifted in Downtown Orlando
Thousands of protesters gathered on Saturday in Downtown Orlando, calling for justice in the wake of the death of George Floyd.
Crowd kicks Minneapolis mayor out of rally for not backing defunding the police department
The Minneapolis mayor faced backlash after saying he won't defund the city's police department.
Protesters want to replace Minneapolis Police Department with ‘community-led safety’
Thousands gathered for another weekend of protests in Minneapolis. Their chants calling for justice for George Floyd but also the defunding the Minneapolis Police Department.
Tombstones near where George Floyd died in Minneapolis honor people who died in police altercations
A display of art is sending a powerful message just blocks from the spot where George Floyd died nearly two weeks ago.
Demonstrators gather at Lake Eola for George Floyd protest in Downtown Orlando
The "Orlandoblackoutmarch2" is happening from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Family, public officials gather in North Carolina for song-filled memorial service to George Floyd
Mourners gathered Saturday in the North Carolina town where George Floyd grew up for the second of three public memorial services.
Activists use informal tools to keep the peace at protests
Groups such as Black Lives Matter are utilizing fluorescent vests or colored ribbons to designate legal aid, volunteer medical help or peacekeepers who can help diffuse spats during peaceful protests.
Prosecutors: 2 Buffalo officers charged with assault for pushing 75-year-old protester
Both pleaded not guilty to second-degree assault.
Police officer comforts crying little girl who asked 'are you gonna shoot us?' during protest
"She asked him 'Are you gonna shoot us?'" Bartee wrote on Twitter.
Buffalo mayor says 75-year-old man pushed to ground was 'agitator,' says he won't be firing cops
The officers have been suspended without pay and an internal affairs investigation launched after the incident was caught on video and showed the man, Matin Gugino, bleeding on the sidewalk.
Surfers honor George Floyd in ‘paddle out’ held around world
More than 200 surfers of all ages and races paddled through a set of crashing waves under cloudy skies to form a massive circle near the Santa Monica Pier, where they chanted Floyd’s name nine times to mark the nearly nine minutes prosecutors say his neck was pinned to the ground under the knee of a white Minneapolis police officer.
Walk held in Orlando for 'restoration and mourning'
The demonstration was peaceful. Organizers made it clear, the event was not meant to be a protest.