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An independent autopsy that George Floyd’s family ordered has found he died by “homicide caused by asphyxia due to neck and back compression that led to a lack of blood flow to the brain.” As ABC News reported, early findings from the autopsy were published on Monday. During the investigation, examiners found that the weight placed on […]
In a statement released Sunday night, Jay-Z is urging Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison to “do the right thing and prosecute all those responsible for the murder of George Floyd to fullest extent of the law.” “After our very earnest conversation, thank you to Governor Walz for doing what’s right and calling in Attorney General Keith Ellison […]
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 […]
Fashion brand Pretty Little Thing has come under fire after their attempt to show racial solidarity went left. On Friday, the company tweeted a graphic that read: “Stand together.” “We understand we have a duty of care to talk about topics other than just fashion and lifestyle news,” the company wrote in a caption alongside the […]
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 […]
The Bethel School District has fired first-year wrestling coach Dave Hollenbeck for mocking the tragic death of George Floyd on Facebook, KOMO News reports. “His behavior was not consistent with our equity initiatives and nondiscrimination policies,” a school spokesperson said in a statement. The post shows Hollenbeck lying on the ground giving a thumbs up gesture with a smile on his face […]
Christian Cooper, the black man who recorded his unnecessarily tense interaction with a white woman in New York City’s Central Park on Memorial Day after he asked her to put her dog on a leash, said on The View Thursday that he has accepted Amy Cooper’s apology. “I do accept her apology. It’s a first step. I think she’s got to do some […]
An Arizona man was arrested this week after he allegedly held a black DoorDash driver at gunpoint. The incident reportedly occurred at around 3 p.m. Sunday outside an apartment building in Mesa. Witnesses told authorities that 32-year-old Valentino Tejada, a resident of the complex, was seen pointing a firearm at 24-year-old Dimitri Mills, who was on the property […]
Gabrielle Union has elaborated on what she says was “the very definition of a toxic work environment” during her time on America’s Got Talent. As you may recall, September 2019—just two months after the finale of Union’s first season on the talent competition series—brought word that both Union and fellow judge Julianne Hough had been dismissed from the […]
