Three people who participated in the George Floyd protests downtown in May of 2020 are suing Pittsburgh police.
On this week's edition of #TheUntoldStory podcast, @marthamaccallum is joined by George Lutz, the father of Army Pfc. George Lutz II, who was killed while on patrol in Iraq, to discuss why he started the 'Honor and Remember' foundation, and more:
George Sterne has sung with the L.A. Opera since the 1980s. He’s taken the spotlight and taken pratfalls. In June, he'll be taking his final bow.
The Minneapolis City Council this week approved a $600,000 payout to a freelance journalist who lost an eye to a police projectile while covering protests after George Floyd's murder.
Our veterans are our heroes and they deserve quality care. That is why I joined in applauding legislation to strengthen the delivery of health care and provide much-needed upgrades to the current Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Prince George’s County.
👏 CONGRATS! George Downs began as a @SaratogaSheriff dispatcher in 1988. He got this rousing applause from friends and colleagues at the end of his last regular shift on Friday. ➡️
Attorney General Keith Ellison: “Two years to the day after the death of George Floyd that sparked a worldwide cry for just policing and safety for all, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act is still languishing in Congress.”
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As we grieve the children of Uvalde today, we should take time to recognize that two years have passed since the murder of George Floyd under the knee of a police officer. His killing stays with us all to this day, especially those who loved him.
BREAKING: Derek Chauvin has been convicted of the murder of George Floyd. For the first time in Minnesota state history, a white police officer has been held accountable for killing a Black man.
Andrea Jenkins, vice president of Minneapolis City Council, says George Floyd and Officer Chauvin worked at restaurant near Third Precinct. "They were coworkers for a very long time."
I’m watching so many decisions be made to stop the looting & rioting. National guard has been called in...curfews are being moved around. How about arresting the other officers that were involved in the death of George Floyd. ??♂️??♂️??♂️ How about Justice???
George Floyd’s murder is not only an outrage. It is the latest manifestation of a system that callously devalues the lives of Black people. Our struggle is and always has been about justice—not justice on paper, but real justice in the real lives of real people.
The safe cities are: Atlanta GA Austin TX Baltimore MD Chicago IL Columbus OH Dane County WI Oakland/Alameda County CA Prince George's County MD Sacramento CA San Antonio TX Santa Ana CA
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