It 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 …
Read MoreWHO Announces Coronavirus Spread by Asymptomatic Carriers Is Rare, but There’s a Catch; and Hillary Clinton Attacks Trump Over Protest Response. WHO Announces Coronavirus Spread by Asymptomatic Carriers Is Rare, but There’s a Catch The World Health Organization’s technical lead for coronavirus response, Maria Van Kerkhove, issued a statement on …
Read MoreBen Crump, lawyer for George Floyd’s family, has asked for the UN to intervene in the family’s case. On Memorial Day, a police officer named Derek Chauvin put his knee on Floyd’s neck for nearly nine minutes. During that time, Floyd begged for air and eventually became unresponsive. Chauvin has …
Read MoreMonday morning, congressional Democrats announced a huge criminal justice reform bill. Democrats are hoping to seize on the momentum of widespread Black Lives Matter protests that have gripped America for two weeks. Karen Bass, the chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, told reporters “The world is witnessing the birth of …
Read MoreIn the immediate aftermath of the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, widespread protests broke out across the US. People marching for equality and an end to police brutality are calling for change. The voices of a community long bullied and targeted by police are rising up to say …
Read MoreFormer Secretary of State Colin Powell joined a growing number of prominent republicans who say they will not be voting for Trump in the upcoming November election. Colin Powell Announces He ‘Cannot in Any Way Support’ Trump On Sunday, Colin Powell announced he will not vote for Trump in the …
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