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June 3, 2021

Mike Gonzalez: Black Lives Matter leader resigns but this radical, Marxist agenda will continue

Over the last 10 months, Patrisse Cullors led the main Black Lives Matters group to significant success." Yet the self-avowed Marxist resigned suddenly on Thursday.

June 2, 2021

Number of police officers shot this year reaches 128, union says 'defund' movement a factor

The number of police officers shot in 2021 has reached 128, an uptick from the previous year, and the number of "ambush-style" attacks on law enforcement is particularly on the rise, according to the National Fraternal Order of Police.

June 1, 2021

George Floyd's death: Derek Chauvin faces hearing on federal charges

The former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murder in George Floyd's death is scheduled to make an initial appearance Tuesday in federal court to face charges alleging he violated Floyd's civil rights by pinning the Black man to the pavement with his knee.

May 30, 2021

Tulsa massacre documentaries offer deep dive into tragedy

Several documentary filmmakers – some backed by NBA superstars – are shedding light on the historically ignored Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921, one of the most horrific tragedies in American history.

May 26, 2021

Portland police declare riot on George Floyd death anniversary as fires set, windows smashed; arrests reported

Police in Portland, Oregon, declared a riot Tuesday night, making arrests after rioters smashed windows and threw objects at officers on the one-year anniversary of George Floyd's death, according to authorities. 

May 26, 2021

LIVE UPDATES: George Floyd's brother says death anniversary like 'picking at a wound all over again'

On the anniversary of George Floyd's death, his brother, Philonise Floyd, said Tuesday it was like “picking at a wound all over again."

May 25, 2021

Lawrence Jones slams President Biden for failing to deliver on promise to 'heal' America: 'Where are we now?'

"Fox News Primetime" host Lawrence Jones ripped Joe Biden and Democrats Tuesday for their lack of urgency in solving America’s policing problem and not addressing the real issues facing Black America.

May 25, 2021

WNBA players union voices support for George Floyd police reform bill: 'The time for action is now'

WNBA players stepped into the spotlight last season and advocated for various social justice platforms during their season in the bubble due to the coronavirus pandemic.

May 25, 2021

LIVE UPDATES: George Floyd Square sees shooting on one-year anniversary; Family meets with President Biden

Minneapolis police responded Tuesday to reports of shots fired near George Floyd Square – the intersection where George Floyd died one year ago to the day – and the suspect is believed to have driven away after the fact, officials said.  

May 25, 2021

George Floyd’s family meets with Biden, Harris on anniversary of his death

The family of George Floyd met with President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris Tuesday, on the anniversary of Floyd’s death, and demanded police reform be passed.