Protesters want to replace Minneapolis Police Department with ‘community-led safety’
Thousands gathered for another weekend of protests in Minneapolis. Their chants calling for justice for George Floyd but also the defunding the Minneapolis Police Department.
Mayor de Blasio ends NYC curfew 'effective immediately'
New York City's mayor is lifting the city's curfew ahead of schedule, spurred on by protests against police brutality.
Tombstones near where George Floyd died in Minneapolis honor people who died in police altercations
A display of art is sending a powerful message just blocks from the spot where George Floyd died nearly two weeks ago.
Protests in Austin continue over George Floyd, Mike Ramos deaths
Some protesters showed up to the event saying " “PR stunts won’t bring George back” while others agreed that APD showing solidarity is the start of long conversations and dialogues that need to be had.
Virginia man accused of threatening to kill protesters, burn property
A Virginia man accused of threatening to kill protesters and burn property was jailed after a sheriff’s investigation.
Family, public officials gather in North Carolina for song-filled memorial service to George Floyd
Mourners gathered Saturday in the North Carolina town where George Floyd grew up for the second of three public memorial services.
Travis County DA: 10 investigations into allegations against APD over protests currently open
According to Moore, once her office heard of the recent allegations surrounding the protests, they requested and were granted access to the investigations.
Thousands show up for peaceful protest in Downtown Dallas Saturday
Thousands of people showed up in Downtown Dallas Saturday afternoon as peaceful protests continue over the death of George Floyd.
Travis County DA: Three members of ANTIFA arrested for looting Austin Target store
The incident happened on May 31 at the Target retail store located at 5621 North Interstate Highway 35 in the Capitol Plaza. The damage to property and merchandise stolen is valued at over $20,000.
Austin police take a knee for 8:46, condemn acts that killed George Floyd
The demonstration will take place at 1 p.m. at APD headquarters and will last for eight minutes and 46 seconds, the same amount of time that an ex-Minneapolis police officer knelt on Floyd's neck.
Activists use informal tools to keep the peace at protests
Groups such as Black Lives Matter are utilizing fluorescent vests or colored ribbons to designate legal aid, volunteer medical help or peacekeepers who can help diffuse spats during peaceful protests.
Prosecutors: 2 Buffalo officers charged with assault for pushing 75-year-old protester
Both pleaded not guilty to second-degree assault.
Police officer comforts crying little girl who asked 'are you gonna shoot us?' during protest
"She asked him 'Are you gonna shoot us?'" Bartee wrote on Twitter.
Hennepin County Medical Examiner declares George Floyd death homicide
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's report released Monday ruled the death of George Floyd a homicide.
Volunteer group provides medical aid to those at Austin protests
Sporting pink clothing and red crosses, Street Medics Austin volunteers can be found at APD headquarters, Austin City Hall and the Texas State Capitol.
ATCEMS responding to wide variety of injuries during protests
From heated exchanges to the actual heat, ATCEMS has been busy assisting and responding to injuries this past week.
One perfect moment: Georgia National Guard, protesters dance the 'Macarena'
It was a moment of much-needed levity after a week of protests in Atlanta.
Minneapolis City Council moves to ban police officers from using chokeholds
At an emergency meeting on Friday, held in the wake of George Floyd's death in Minneapolis, the city council put in place new restrictions for the Minneapolis Police Department while promising more significant change moving.
DA: Philadelphia police staff inspector faces charges following incident with protester
Charges will be filed against Philadelphia Police Staff Inspector Joseph Bologna for an incident involving a Temple student who was struck in the head with a metal police baton during a protest, District Attorney Larry Krasner announced.
Video shows women ripping down heart-shaped ‘Black Lives Matter’ flyers as teens who posted them cry
Video streamed on Facebook Live by a community page in a Chicago suburb showed the moment angry residents took the time to rip a series of paper hearts reading “Black Lives Matter!” from a boarded-up storefront. The hearts were posted by a group of teenage girls.