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Bill de Blasio’s daughter, Chiara de Blasio, was arrested on Saturday night, NBC News reports. According to NYPD law enforcement, the NYC mayor’s daughter was arrested in Manhattan for “unlawful assembly.” She has since been released. Chiara’s arrest was just one of 345 that were made in New York City on Saturday, as protests over […]
On Sunday evening, Travis Scott added his name to a growing list of celebrities who have released detailed statements (or at least publicly commented) about either the death of George Floyd, or the protests that have broken out in several U.S. cities in the six days since then. Scott made his comments in an Instagram […]
On Sunday afternoon, Michael Jordan provided a statement related to the continuing protests and demonstrations that have been ongoing for the past several days. Jordan’s words come on the same day that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar penned an op-ed for The Los Angeles Times (more info on that here). “I am deeply saddened, truly pained and plain angry,” Jordan’s statement […]
With his star power and influence firmly reestablished following the airing of the 10-part documentary The Last Dance, Michael Jordan is using his mighty platform to speak out against racism and police brutality following the murder of George Floyd. Jordan issued a statement through Jordan Brand’s social channels Sunday evening. “I am deeply saddened, truly pained […]
Over the past two and a half months, as much of our country has lived in quarantine, we’ve witnessed the violent loss of black lives with disturbing frequency. Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd have died at the hands of racists and law enforcement. Complex Networks recognizes the power of its platforms and is […]
America is engulfed in flames by way of protests and civilian uprising. While some people have taken to the streets to participate in demonstrations, CNN Tonight‘s Don Lemon chastised those who haven’t used their platform to comment on the country’s current state. “What about Hollywood? Strangely quiet,” Lemon said while talking to Rev. William Barber on Saturday per The Hollywood Reporter. “I’ve […]
The NFL released a statement on Saturday afternoon in regards to the recent protests following the murder of George Floyd on Memorial Day. “The NFL family is greatly saddened by the tragic events across our country,” it opens. “The protesters’ reactions to these incidents reflect the pain, anger and frustration that so many of us […]
A middle-aged white man was attacked during Saturday’s protest in Salt Lake City, after he began threatening to shoot demonstrators with a hunting bow. Video of the incident showed the civilian brandishing the weapon as he stood outside his vehicle arguing with protesters. The woman behind the camera can be heard shouting, “You call yourself American?,” […]
The murder of George Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis police has sparked protests across the nation. While all of these protests begin peacefully, some have grown violent and chaotic as time has progressed. This has been seen in several cities including Atlanta, where people have been seen breaking into malls and businesses, burning […]
George Floyd‘s alleged murderer has reportedly been placed on suicide watch. A source tells TMZ former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is being detained at Ramsey County Jail in St. Paul, Minnesota. The 44-year-old is reportedly being held in a special wing reserved for high-profile cases and is under constant surveillance to ensure he is not harmed while in custody. Though […]
