Six Atlanta Police officers are being charged with using excessive force during an arrest of two college students at a protest on Saturday night, Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard announced Tuesday. The officers were filmed in downtown Atlanta breaking windows of a vehicle, yanking a woman out of the car and tasing a man.…… MORE
Crews in historic Old Town Alexandria quickly removed a bronze statue of a Confederate soldier named “Appomattox” Tuesday morning. The memorial was erected in 1889 to honor Confederate soldiers from the Virginia city and stands with its arms crossed and back to the north. It is one of many controversial Confederate monuments nationwide that has…… MORE
Deveonte Joseph stood out among the protesters in St. Paul, Minnesota, calling for justice after the death of George Floyd. Instead of a mask or protective gear, the 17-year-old wore his cap and gown — which he hasn’t gotten to wear because the Covid-19 pandemic delayed in-person graduations across the US. Joseph said he decided…… MORE
In her filing for divorce from former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, Kellie Chauvin requested a last-name change and the titles to both of their homes. Kellie Chauvin separated from her husband on May 28, the day before he was charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter for the death of George Floyd, according to…… MORE
It’s Blackout Tuesday, a day promoted by activists to observe, mourn and bring about policy change in the wake of the death of George Floyd. This movement has spread on social media, where organizations, brands and individuals are posting solemn messages featuring stark black backgrounds, sometimes tagging the posts with #BlackLivesMatter. Here’s the problem. While…… MORE
Every American has the right to demonstrate peacefully. It’s right there in the First Amendment. But it’s not as simple as showing up with a sign. There are some measures officials can use to limit protests, and it’s easy to accidentally tiptoe into legally murky territory if you don’t know the specifics. So before you…… MORE
At a loss with how to talk to children about everything that’s going on? You’re not alone. Experts have some helpful solutions, but they begin with one thing: Taking care of yourself as well. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. (You can also get “5…… MORE
They marched by the thousands in Houston. They called for a better America in Los Angeles. They sat in the streets in Chicago and in silence in St. Paul. Protests continued Tuesday for an eighth night across the United States, with demonstrators peacefully gathering to shout George Floyd’s name and to call for justice in…… MORE
Americans have been protesting the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police for days on end in dozens of cities throughout the United States. While tensions between police and demonstrators have heated up in many places, some officers have shown solidarity with the movement by hugging protesters, praying with them, mourning with…… MORE
Services honoring George Floyd, who died while being arrested in Minneapolis, will take place in three states over the course of six days. A memorial service will be held in Minneapolis on Thursday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., family attorney Benjamin Crump said. The Rev. Al Sharpton will deliver a eulogy at the memorial,…… MORE
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