Environmental groups sue over Portland tear gas use amid protests
Night after night in Portland, tear gas and other crowd control devices have enveloped protesters and bystanders in airborne chemicals that settle on the ground, later to be washed into storm drains.
Derek Chauvin released from jail on $1 million bond
Derek Chauvin has been released from the Oak Park Heights, Minnesota prison after posting a non-cash bond.
What to expect: Major pre-trial hearing for 4 fired officers in George Floyd case
All four former Minneapolis police officers charged in connection to the death of George Floyd will be in Hennepin County District Court Friday for a motion hearing in the case. This will be the first time Derek Chauvin appears in court in-person after making his previous appearances over a video feed from the Oak Park Heights prison.
Family warned of jail time for Black Lives Matter chalk art
A family in Washington state could face up to year in jail or be fined no more than $5,000 if they continue to draw chalk on their street in support of Black Lives Matter, a city attorney said.
Protesters march for change in Southwest Detroit
Black Lives Matter Rallies are now heading into a second month.
Army is taking limited steps to counter racial divisiveness
Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy announced Thursday that beginning in August the service will no longer include soldiers' photos when soldiers are being considered for promotion.
'How dare you': Video shows Ex-Minneapolis officer charged in Floyd’s death being confronted at grocery store
Former Minneapolis police Officer J. Alexander Kueng was released from prison on bail on June 19.
Protest organized to bring justice to women killed to police brutality
“I feel like I’ve been over policed, over-sexualized my entire life,” said protest organizer, Ama Russell. “In any space, even in school, I am not heard and just reduced to a supportive role.
Detroit Officer suspended following police brutality allegations during protests
The Detroit Police Department has suspended one of its own amid an investigation involving an M-Live journalist during a Black Lives Matter Protest.
Public Tribunal held in Downtown Detroit, protesters say they experienced police brutality
Hundreds of people gathered at Hart Plaza Saturday to talk about some of the police brutality they say they’ve encountered at some of the protests.
Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence proposing police reform with Justice in Policing Act
Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence talked with us about the impact of George Floyd's life and death and how it's inspiring change now with the proposal of the Justice in Policing Act.
'You can call me a snitch if you want': 911 dispatcher concerned about George Floyd arrest called MPD sergeant
A 911 dispatcher called a Minneapolis Police sergeant over her concern of the way officers were handling the deadly arrest of George Floyd Memorial Day night, according to newly released data from the Minneapolis Police Department.
Protestors kick off third weekend of protests in Detroit
It was a familiar site at the corner of Michigan and Third as protestors continued to demand change.
Depression and anxiety rates spiked among black Americans after George Floyd’s death, survey finds
Anxiety and depression among black Americans increased after the death of George Floyd, data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows.
Minneapolis police chief announces withdrawal from contract negotiations with city's police union
Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced Wednesday he is withdrawing from contract negotiations on the unfinished contract with the police union and restarting an effort to identify troubled police officers through early warning signs.
'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.
Final farewell to George Floyd: Family shares emotional eulogy, Rev. Sharpton calls for justice
Family, friends and notable figures gathered in Houston on Tuesday for the funeral of George Floyd.
‘If we can do it, so can you’: Nashville teens lead 10,000 in peaceful protest
Six teens led nearly 10,000 people in a peaceful protest in Nashville.
Bail set at $1.25M with no conditions for ex-Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd's death
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin made his first court appearance Monday in the death of George Floyd, where a judge set his bail at $1.25 million with no conditions. Chauvin, a veteran police officer, was seen putting his knee on the back of Floyd’s neck’s as he repeatedly said he could not breathe.
Teachers, kids and community leaders gather in Detroit for 10th day of protest
“I don’t understand how our color is mean to them because we’re just trying to be nice and sometimes they want to hurt us,” said 9-year-old Megan Cunningham.