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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 […]
With civil unrest continuing to boil over in Minneapolis, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz revealed on Saturday that he would be mobilizing the state’s national guard in hopes to control the protests. Walz’s decision marks the first time in the state’s history that the national guard will be deployed against its citizens. During a conversation with the media, Walz claimed that the situation […]
Jackie Aina took to Instagram this week to call out fashion companies that have remained “dead silent” about the struggles and issues facing the black community. The outspoken beauty and lifestyle YouTuber tagged three popular brands in her stories and accused them of failing to support the very culture from which they profit. “There are a lot of brands who […]
George Floyd was a 46-year-old unarmed black man who was murdered by the Minneapolis police on Memorial Day. Ex-officer Derek Chauvin was caught on video pinning Floyd to the ground, pressing his knee into his neck and ultimately killing him. Three other officers were also present during Floyd’s murder. As it currently stands, Chauvin has been arrested and charged with murder […]
A tweet from Donald J. Trump about the protests in Minneapolis, which were started amid a lack of charges being brought against the officers involved in the death of George Floyd, now includes a warning about “glorifying violence.” In the tweet, Trump referred to protesters as “thugs” and threatened to have the military engage in shooting […]
A Minneapolis police precinct was set ablaze Thursday night, as tensions continued to escalate over the police killing of George Floyd. The New York Times reports demonstrators managed to breach the Police Department’s 3rd Precinct, the base of the four officers who were involved in Floyd’s recent death. Video and photos posted on social media appear to show demonstrators […]
Don Lemon unleashed another scathing critique of President Donald Trump and his purported concern over the George Floyd case. The CNN anchor was responding to comments made by U.S. Attorney Erica MacDonald, who told reporters Thursday that the President and Attorney General Bill Barr were “directly and actively” monitoring the investigation into Floyd’s officer-involved death. “As long as we’re being honest right now, nobody […]
Notable figures across entertainment, sports, and politics are speaking out against the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who allegedly suffocated while being detained by police. The tragic incident occurred Monday in Minneapolis, after officers attempted to arrest Floyd on suspicion of forgery. A passerby filmed an officer kneeling on the back of Floyd’s neck, […]
Over the past month, there has been a huge influx on Twitter users urging for local and federal governments to reopen America despite concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. In a new study conducted by Carnegie Mellon University researchers, it has been suggested that almost half of those accounts pushing to reopen the economy are actually […]
Protesters decided to end a gathering outside the Governor’s Mansion in Frankfort, Kentucky by hanging an effigy of Gov. Andy Beshear from a tree, CNN reports. Per Facebook, the protest was a Patriot Day Rally to exercise Second Amendment rights. Gerry Seavo James, a freelance journalist who was on the scene to document the rally, told CNN that toward the end of the […]
