George Floyd

Biden Calls For Police Reform To Mark The Third Anniversary Of George Floyd’s Death

“I urge Congress to enact meaningful police reform and send it to my desk. I will sign it,” Biden said.
05/25/2023

In Three Years Since the Murder of George Floyd: How Far Have We Come?

Opinion: In the time since he was killed as he lay prone on a Minneapolis street, has any real progress been made?
05/25/2023

Keith Ellison Reflects In New Book On Derek Chauvin Prosecution In George Floyd Case

Minnesota’s attorney general had sleepless nights because the video was not enough for a conviction.
05/24/2023

Derek Chauvin Appeals His George Floyd Murder Conviction to Minnesota Supreme Court

The ex-cop recently lost a similar appeal in a lower state court.
05/19/2023

Florida Approves School Textbooks After Racial References Are Removed

Passages mentioning Black Lives Matter and George Floyd were taken out of the textbooks.
05/11/2023

Ex-Minneapolis Police Officer Tou Thao Convicted Of Aiding George Floyd’s Killing

He had previously been convicted in federal court of violating Floyd’s civil rights.
05/02/2023

Derek Chauvin's Request For A New Trial Rejected By Appeals Court

Chauvin’s attorney argued that he didn’t receive a fair trial because the case was high profile.
04/19/2023

Minneapolis Agrees To Overhaul Police Department In Wake Of George Floyd Murder

A state investigation found that the department routinely engaged in racially discriminatory policing.
04/03/2023

HBCU Applications Increase After George Floyd Protests

Black celebs have stepped in to spotlight the prestigious institutions.
02/18/2023

Maxine Waters Says Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema “Don’t Give a Darn” About Police Reform

The California congresswoman called for congressional action around police brutality.
01/30/2023
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54th NAACP Image Awards

With a prolific career that includes appearances in over 60 movies and on 400 television shows, Jenifer Lewis proves hard work, determination and authenticity are a winning combination.
01/27/2023