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August 29, 2020

Large demonstrations in D.C. honor Martin Luther King Jr., other Black Americans

Thousands of protesters gathered in Washington, D.C. Friday to address issues of criminal justice reform and racial inequality, which have sparked protests across the U.S. since the death of George Floyd while in police custody in May.

August 28, 2020

Longtime Democratic lawmaker 'appalled' by comparisons between unrest and MLK's civil rights movement

A Tennessee lawmaker whose family was steeped in the civil rights movement said he's "appalled" by comparisons between the peaceful protests that Martin Luther King Jr. led and the destructive demonstrations that have broken out across the nation today.

August 28, 2020

Tennessee Dem lawmaker decries response to riots in viral speech: 'What we see is not peaceful'

A Tennessee lawmaker called out politicians' response to violence and property destruction taking hold in U.S. cities, saying rioters are "emboldened because we act like a bunch of punks -- too frightened to stand up and protect our own stuff."

August 28, 2020

'March on Washington' 2020 brings thousands to DC amid summer of racial justice protests

Thousands of protesters are expected to march in Washington, D.C., on Friday to fight for justice reform.

August 28, 2020

Former Minneapolis officer J. Alexander Kueng files motion to dismiss charges in George Floyd case

All three of the officers charged with aiding and abetting have filed for a dismissal of charges.

August 28, 2020

Dolphins' Brian Flores says he's had guns drawn on him by police

Brian Flores is one of four minority head coaches in the NFL, and the Miami Dolphins leader has come to the front of the league’s social injustice initiatives since the death of George Floyd earlier this year.

August 28, 2020

Titans' Ryan Tannehill: US 'was founded upon racist ideas'

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill joined his teammates Thursday in skipping practice to protest the police shooting of Jacob Blake and offered a wild opinion about the U.S.

August 28, 2020

Dozens of protesters visit LAPD chief's house, cover it with anti-police posters

Protesters visited the home of LAPD Chief Michel Moore and plastered it with anti-police posters Thursday night, according to reports.

August 28, 2020

Spurred by Jacob Blake, George Floyd shootings, Tyrese Gibson is taking action: ‘We’re being a voice for the voiceless’

Tyrese Gibson has a heavy heart in the wake of the shooting of Jacob Blake, who was shot seven times in the back by Rusten Sheskey, a police officer in Kenosha, Wis. while his children looked on in an SUV.

August 27, 2020

Coons insists Biden finds police brutality 'unacceptable,' 'is eager to debate Donald Trump'

Some Democrats are becoming fed up with Joe Biden neglecting to forcefully condemn police brutality but Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., insisted Thursday that the party's presidential nominee rejects the use of excessive force.