President Donald Trump said he plans to resume his rallies starting on June 19 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The date of the rally, and the idea of having rallies at all during a pandemic, is spiking controversy. Rally in Tulsa on June 19: Significance to Both the Date and Location The …
Read MoreIn the wake of his brother George’s death at the hands of police, Philonise Floyd testified Wednesday before Congress. Floyd told Congress that his brother “didn’t deserve to die over $20,” referencing the alleged counterfeit bill that police had been called out over. In an impassioned speech, Philonise Floyd called …
Read MoreEven as the nation grapples with one of the largest civil rights movements in decades, the COVID-19 pandemic rages on. The pandemic has brought with it widespread closures and a one-in-a-lifetime economic downturn that threatens to upend the country as we know it. Against this backdrop, the sudden spike in …
Read MoreThis has already been an unprecedented year. However, 2020 is still full of unbelievable twists and turns, with Georgia’s primary on Tuesday representing another example of pandemic-era voting that breaks down in some areas. Even while polls were still open Tuesday, Georgia officials announced that there would be investigations into …
Read More‘Cops’ TV Show Canceled Amid George Floyd Unrest, and 75-Year-Old Man Shoved By Police Could Be a ‘Set Up,’ Says Trump, But Who Is He Really? ‘Cops’ TV Show Canceled Amid George Floyd Unrest and More News Fans of the “Cops” show will be disappointed at this news. The Paramount …
Read MoreIt has been revealed by a source that George Floyd and Derek Chauvin were once coworkers who “bumped heads.” Derek Chauvin is the former Minneapolis police officer responsible for pinning George Floyd’s neck with his knee and causing his death. Floyd’s family claims that the now infamous murder was, in …
Read MoreOn Tuesday, a funeral for George Floyd was held in his hometown of Houston, Texas. Floyd, who was killed over two weeks ago by police in Minneapolis, was a security guard. He is remembered by family and friends as a “gentle giant.” His young daughter, Gianna, was present during the …
Read MoreTuesday, June 9, saw thousands of protesters on the streets of Hong Kong. The protesters were commemorating the anniversary of the start of protests against a new extradition bill. Protesters gathered in the streets in defiance of official restrictions over COVID-19. The crowd clashed openly with riot police who were …
Read MoreOn Monday, LA prosecutors announced that they won’t press charges against thousands of protesters arrested over the last two weeks. This is heartening news for the social movement. Recent weeks have seen widespread civil unrest and protests. The protests have been aimed at opposing police brutality and racial discrimination by …
Read MoreOn Monday before unveiling a package of sweeping police reforms, Democratic leaders and lawmakers knelt in silent tribute. The reforms aim to put an end to police brutality. Democratic Lawmakers Kneel for 8 Minutes, 46 Seconds Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined two dozen other …
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