Merriam-Webster revising definition of ‘racism’ after request from college graduate
As cultural perceptions around race relations in the U.S. continue to shift, Merriam-Webster has responded by updating its definition of the word “racism” after a recent email from a college graduate urged editors to make a change.
Users who say ‘All Lives Matter’ to Apple’s Siri are given information about Black Lives Matter
Some individuals have been using the message “All Lives Matter” following protests over police brutality against minorities in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
‘Insensitive, wrong and racist:’ Trainer on leave over ‘I Can’t Breathe’ workout at Wisconsin gym
An Anytime Fitness in Wauwatosa is catching major heat over posting a workout titled, "I Can't Breathe," TMZ reported Wednesday, June 10. Some have said the workout sign was wrong, if not racist. With controversy growing, the corporate office issued a statement slamming the workout. Members said they have a lot of questions, too.
What cities and states are doing to reform policing policies following George Floyd's death
States and cities across the United States are looking to reform policing policies in the aftermath of George Floyd's death.
African American officer reflects on what it was like working during the George Floyd protests
From beloved community police officer to seeing signs that read "F the police." Corporal Ryan Tillman of the Chino police department shares his thoughts on what it was like to work during the George Floyd protests as a black officer.
VIDEO: Compton man speaks out after deputies beat him, claims he was looting
"I was kicked, my head was banged on the floor, non-stop, repeatedly “ says 24-year-old Dalvin Price.
Rodney King's daughter reflects on LA protests following death of George Floyd
The recent protests in Los Angeles show similarities to previous uprisings in Los Angeles that are ingrained in the city's history.
Officer facing aiding and abetting charge in death of George Floyd released on bail
One of the three former officers charged with aiding and abetting in the death of George Floyd has been released on bail.
'Stop the pain,' a brother of George Floyd tells Congress
“I’m here today to ask you to make it stop. Stop the pain,” Philonese Floyd told the silenced hearing room.
Ex-Minneapolis police officer Chauvin was in talks to plead guilty before arrest
Just four days after the death of George Floyd, and the day before former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin was arrested, federal and state prosecutors were negotiating a possible plea deal with Chauvin, the FOX 9 Investigators have learned.
Defunding Police: Community members in Culver City talk about future of policing
Over one hundred people gathered at Veterans Memorial Park in Culver City Tuesday for a peaceful protest, and during the protest, people talked about how they view the future of policing.
George Floyd: A Final Goodbye
After two previous memorial services, Tuesday's funeral was the final goodbye to George Floyd. There was a lot of emotion in the Fountain of Praise Church in Houston.
President Trump pushes conspiracy theory about injured protester
President Trump made seemingly baseless accusations against an elderly New York man who remains hospitalized with head injuries after he was pushed to the ground by a police officer at a protest in Buffalo and was strongly rebuked by Governor Cuomo.
George Floyd funeral photos: Family, notable figures gather together to say goodbye
People gathered to pay their respects to Floyd in a private funeral on Tuesday, June 9.
George Floyd's funeral service is held in Houston
A day after thousands paid their respects at a public viewing, George Floyd will be laid to rest. The funeral service will be held in Houston beginning at 11 a.m.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will sign order to ban chokeholds
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced during the funeral for George Floyd that he would sign an executive order banning the use of chokeholds and strangleholds by law enforcement.
‘These are not just names, but loved ones’: BabyNames.com lists names of individuals killed by police
BabyNames.com displayed the names of people who were killed by police over the years on their homepage.
George Floyd funeral service: List of speakers, order of service
Some of those planned to speak at George Floyd’s funeral service include Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee, Congressman Al Green, and Rev. Al Sharpton – who will deliver the eulogy.
Houston police chief calls for unity in wake of George Floyd's death
Houston Police Department Chief Art Acevedo called for unity during his appearance on Good Day LA Tuesday, just hours before George Floyd’s Texas memorial service.
SoCal rallies, protests planned on day of George Floyd’s Houston funeral service
A group of people protesting against police brutality slept overnight in Grand Park, across the street from Los Angeles City Hall, as more protest marches and rallies were planned throughout the city.