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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.