George Floyd

Jury of Color to Seat for Trial of Derek Chauvin, Police Officer Charged for the Death of George Floyd

Derek Chauvin is the police officer charged for the death of Floyd after he knelt on the neck of the man while subduing him for more than nine minutes. The jury who will determine the fate of Chauvin is composed of nine women and six men.
Minneapolis To Pay 27M To Settle a Civil Lawsuit from George Floyd’s Family

George Floyd's Family Agrees to 'Historic' $27 Million Settlement With Minneapolis

Minneapolis City is set to pay the family of George Floyd a sum of $27 million to settle a civil lawsuit over the man's death in police custody.
Derek Chauvin Case: 3 Jurors Now Chosen for His Murder Trial

Derek Chauvin Case: 3 Jurors Now Chosen for His Murder Trial

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who is accused of killing George Floyd last May, listened during his trial on Tuesday morning.
Court Thinking to Reinstate Third-Degree Murder Charge Against Derek Chauvin

Court Thinking to Reinstate Third-Degree Murder Charge vs. Derek Chauvin

The Minnesota Court of Appeals is deliberating whether to reinstate a third-degree murder charge against Derek Chauvin, the police officer in Minneapolis involved in the killing of George Floyd.
Valentine’s Day Photo Mocking George Floyd’s Death Triggers LAPD Investigation

Valentine’s Day Photo Mocking George Floyd’s Death Triggers LAPD Investigation

A photo of George Floyd, who was killed by a Minneapolis police officer last year, had been made into a Valentine's Day meme featuring the words, "You take my breath away," and it circulated among members of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).
Public Memorial For George Floyd Held In Houston

Holocaust Museum in Florida Opens Exhibition About George Floyd

A Holocaust museum in Florida opened an exhibit about the death of George Floyd last week. (Photo : Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Joshua Broussard kneels in front of a memorial and mural that honors George Floyd at the Scott Food Mart corner store in Houston's Third Ward where Mr.

4 Ex-Minneapolis Cops Involved in George Floyd's Death to Be Tried Together

A judge has rejected the request of the defendants to move the location of the trial for the four former Minneapolis cops charged in George Floyd's death.

Teen Who Filmed George Floyd's Murder to Receive a Courage Award

Seventeen-year-old Darnella Frazier is set to receive a courage award in December for recording the killing of George Floyd on her cellphone.

George Floyd Suspect Derek Chauvin Beats 3rd-Degree Murder Charge Against Him

A Minneapolis judge has dismissed the third-degree murder charge against former cop Derek Chauvin. A Minneapolis judge has dismissed the third-degree murder charge against former cop Derek Chauvin.
Former Police Officer Charged With George Floyd’s Killing Released on Bond

Former Police Officer Derek Chauvin Charged With George Floyd's Killing Released on Bond

Derek Chauvin, former Minneapolis police officer charged for George Floyd's death, was released from jail after posting bond.

CSU Students May Soon Need to Take Ethnic Studies to Graduate

Students at California State University may soon be required to take ethnic studies to graduate. This requirement aims to broaden the students' awareness of ethnic and nonwhite racial groups.
A supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump gestures while wearing a mask outside the BOK Center, the venue for Trump's upcoming rally, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, US.

Trump Warns Protesters Ahead of His Tulsa Rally

U.S. President Donald Trump's campaign rally in Tulsa City will push through on Saturday after it received a go-signal from the Oklahoma Supreme Court, However, Trump issued a warning against protesters, who would go there that they could be treated roughly.

Uplifting Moments in Latin Music You May Have Missed Recently

Messages of support for minorities poured forth from Latin artists amid what was described as systemic racism in the United States following the death of George Floyd.
White Man who Made Racist Comments Arrested after Repeatedly Stabbing a Black Man

Police Arrests Man who Made Racist Comments and Stabbed a Black Man in Texas

A 27-year-old white man was apprehended after he repeatedly stabbed a black man in Texas. Witnesses who identified him said he was making racist comments shortly before he was escorted out of a bar.
As more Latin Americans join the police force and federal law enforcement agencies, the separating lines, are reportedly increasingly blurred.

Latino Officers Add Much-Needed Diversity to Police Departments

Latino officers help create an image of diversity for police departments, although their numbers are not that many.

Minneapolis Officer Charged with George Floyd's Murder Could Still Receive $1M Pension Even When Convicted

An analysis revealed the former Minneapolis police officer could receive over $50,000 a year--- part of which is paid by taxpayers.
Donald Trump

Trump Finalizing Executive Order on Police Reforms

Donald Trump has announced that he is finalizing an executive order focusing on police reforms. (Photo : Reuters Connect) President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he is finalizing an executive order focusing on police reforms, particularly on the current professional standard on the use of force.
Adidas

Fight Against Racism: Adidas Promises New Hires will Include Blacks and Latinos in the US

Adidas promises to include minorities -- the Blacks and Latinos -- among its new hires from now on.

George Floyd's Brother Testifies in Court, Believes Chauvin's Actions were 'Personal and Premeditated'

Philonise Floyd, brother to 46-year-old African American George Floyd, has made an appearance to Congress on Wednesday where he claims his sibling's death was "personal and premeditated."
Protest

Possible Outbreak: Kansas Resident Tested Positive for COVID-19 After Attending A Protest

Health officials announced on Friday that a resident from Kansas who attended a protest tested positive for COVID-19. This could indicate a possible virus outbreak.

Judge Sets Derek Chauvin's Conditional Bail at $1.25 Million in First Court Appearance

The former police officer charged with second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter for killing an African-American man two weeks ago was given a conditional bail of $1.25 million on Monday.
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