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Georgia June 4, 2020

Man accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery used racial expletives after shooting him, court hears

The Georgia man who allegedly shot Ahmaud Arbery while he was he was jogging on a residential street stood over the 25-year-old's lifeless body, using racial expletives, according to testimony given Thursday in a Gynn Country courtroom.

Ahmaud Arbery June 4, 2020

Three Georgia men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery have preliminary, bond hearings

The three white Georgia men accused of murdering Ahmaud Arbery will be in front of a Glynn County judge Thursday morning for their preliminary and bond hearings. 

OPINION June 4, 2020

Doug Schoen: George Floyd unrest — only this can save Dems from defeat in 2020

As violent protests sweep the nation in the wake of the murder of George Floyd, the 2020 presidential election is shaping up to be eerily similar to the 1968 campaign.  

OPINION June 2, 2020

Bishop T.D. Jakes: Race and policing – Church leaders must drive national conversation, action plan

Lately, it seems, each week produces a new account of a black person being slaughtered by police officers or individuals with ties to law enforcement.  

NFL June 1, 2020

Patrick Mahomes releases statement calling for change following George Floyd's death

Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the latest athlete to express his thoughts on the death of George Floyd and the violent protests happening around the country.

OPINION June 1, 2020

Donna Brazile: George Floyd aftermath – When will this end?

There is another invisible disease afflicting our country, and that disproportionally impacts African-Americans. This disease is the insidious systemic racism that killed George Floyd on Memorial Day.

George Floyd June 1, 2020

Rioting, looting linked to George Floyd protests leaves trail of destruction across American cities

American cities are spending Monday morning digging out from scenes of destruction after demonstrations against the police-involved death of George Floyd gave way to a fifth straight night of looting and rioting, resulting in another wave of arrests. 

College Football June 1, 2020

Alabama's Nick Saban on racial tension in US: 'It's time to love each other'

Alabama football coach Nick Saban was among the athletes and coaches Sunday who addressed the protests stemming from the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week.

NBA June 1, 2020

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver addresses racism, police brutality in league memo, says it 'cannot be ignored'

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver addressed the racial tension across the U.S. in a memo sent to personnel Sunday, saying the league shares “the outrage” over the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery.

Police and Law Enforcement May 29, 2020

George Floyd case: House Judiciary Dems demand Barr probe into possible 'pattern' of 'unconstitutional' conduct by Minneapolis PD

President Trump had already said he asked the FBI and DOJ to investigate the Floyd killing, but the Democrats' request appears to go further to request a review of the police department's conduct over a period of time. 

OPINION May 29, 2020

Richard Fowler: George Floyd is latest in a long line of victims of deadly epidemic of racism

For far too long, African-Americans have led the fight for racial justice and equity. The news over the last three months makes it clear that white racial animus can only end when white Americans make the choice to be anti-racist.