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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

Brian Urlacher slammed over posts apparently dismissing NBA protest, advocating to 'free' shooting suspect

Pro Football Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher’s social media activity was blasted Thursday as he appeared to slam the NBA players’ strike over the Jacob Blake shooting and was caught liking a post in support of a 17-year-old suspect who allegedly shot protesters in Wisconsin.

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

Charges against Kyle Rittenhouse formally filed in Kenosha shootings

A 17-year-old suspected of fatally shooting two protesters in Kenosha, Wis. and injuring a third was hit with more criminal charges Thursday. 

August 27, 2020

In Kenosha, Jesse Jackson decries ‘system of racism in law enforcement’

The Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. was in Kenosha, Wis., on Thursday, where he condemned “a system of racism in law enforcement” following last Sunday’s police-involved shooting of Jacob Blake and a gunman’s slaying of two men during a subsequent protest this week.

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.

August 27, 2020

Jacob Blake handcuffed to hospital bed, father says

The father of Jacob Blake, the Black man shot multiple times by a Wisconsin police officer on Sunday, said his son was handcuffed to his hospital bed when he went to visit him on Wednesday. 

August 27, 2020

Baltimore Ravens send powerful message: 'Racism is embedded in the fabric of our nation’s foundation and is a blemish on our country’s history'

The Baltimore Ravens say “enough is enough.”