White parents of Black children navigate a changing nation
The Associated Press discussed race with six white couples who have adopted or have custody of Black children. These parents are trying to help their children understand race in America while getting an accelerated course themselves.
Congress stalls on policing overhaul, despite public outcry
“This bill is not salvageable and we need bipartisan talks to get to a constructive starting point,” write Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and the co-authors of the party's bill, Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., and Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J.
Minneapolis Police Chief on George Floyd Death: 'This was murder—it wasn’t a lack of training'
Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo released a statement Monday, detailing some of the department's training history in light of the death of George Floyd.
'How dare you': Video shows Ex-Minneapolis officer charged in Floyd’s death being confronted at grocery store
Former Minneapolis police Officer J. Alexander Kueng was released from prison on bail on June 19.
Minority corrections officers allege discrimination over Chauvin booking
Eight minority corrections officers who work at the jail holding a former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd allege that they were barred from guarding or having contact with the officer because of their race.
Florida man confessed to grisly murders of 2 missing George Floyd protesters found dead, court docs show
A Tallahassee man openly confessed to the murders of two women, providing grisly detail about what he did, according to newly released court documents.
Floyd family attorney worries US could repeat history after removing Confederate monuments
The attorney for George Floyd's family says he's not so sure that rushing to remove Confederate monuments is the right thing to do.
Second former officer charged in connection to George Floyd's death released on bail
The second of four former officers charged in connection with the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis has been released on bail, jail records show.
Netflix CEO to donate $120M to historically black colleges
The couple is giving $40 million to each of three institutions: the United Negro College Fund, Spelman College and Morehouse College. The organizations said it is the largest individual gift in support of student scholarships at HBCUs.
'You can call me a snitch if you want': 911 dispatcher concerned about George Floyd arrest called MPD sergeant
A 911 dispatcher called a Minneapolis Police sergeant over her concern of the way officers were handling the deadly arrest of George Floyd Memorial Day night, according to newly released data from the Minneapolis Police Department.
Houston protesters starting to test positive for COVID-19
Protesters who took over Houston streets nearly two weeks ago are now starting to test positive for COVID-19.
UN Human Rights Council to hold ‘urgent debate’ on racism and police brutality on June 17
The organization made its announcement on June 15.
Barbra Streisand gifts George Floyd’s daughter, Gianna Floyd, Disney stock
Gianna made the announcement on her Instagram page.
Black protester carries white man through angry crowd to safety to 'stop someone from being killed'
A Black Lives Matter protester photographed carrying a white man – assumed to be a far-right counterprotester – to safety when demonstrations descended into violence in London Saturday said he chose to step up, rather than let the man be pummeled by the crowd, “to stop someone from being killed.”
Mayor Kenney, Commissioner Outlaw announce investigation into city’s protest response
Mayor Kenney and Commissioner Outlaw announced their plans for an investigation in a press release Monday morning.
Senate GOP to restrict police chokeholds in emerging bill
With Trump set to announce executive actions on law enforcement as soon as Tuesday, the crush of activity shows how quickly police violence and racial prejudice are transforming national party priorities.
Dash cam footage released, Wendy's set on fire after killing of Rayshard Brooks
Protesters shut down portions of I-85 Saturday night and vandalized the Wendy's where Rayshard Brooks was shot and killed by police Friday night.
New Jersey community holds second protest after first ended in racialized, national tension
Protestors gathered Gloucester County, New Jersey where a rural community led a peaceful demonstration after a racialized incident that put small town Franklinville on the spot internationally.
Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields resigns after officers kill man outside fast food restaurant
Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields has agreed to step down, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced at a press conference Saturday afternoon. The decision comes less than 24 hours after a deadly officer-involved shooting at a fast-food restaurant on University Avenue in southwest Atlanta Friday night.
Protesters urge Philadelphia officials to defund the police, retool budget plans
Hundreds of protesters marched in Philadelphia for the second weekend in a row amid nationwide demonstrations demanding deep changes to policing in the wake of George Floyd's death.