Barkley: Taylor’s Boyfriend Shot at Officer
Charles Barkley faces backlash for controversial TNT comments about Breonna Taylor’s death, stating her boyfriend shot at officers first and wouldn’t categorize her case with George Floyd or Ahmaud Arbery.
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NBA Players Advocate Racial Justice During Games
NBA players use their platform during games to advocate for racial justice and voting rights. Teams combat voter suppression while raising awareness for Black Lives Matter movement.
10 Changes to Combat Racism Since George Floyds Murder
Following George Floyd’s murder, significant changes emerged to combat racism including music industry reforms, Confederate monument removals, and major corporate policy shifts.
Howard Alumni Initiative Against Police Brutality
Howard University alumni launch THE INITIATIVE to end systemic police brutality through community partnerships and scalable policing reforms following George Floyd’s death.
Ex-Cop Charged in Floyd Case Out on Bail Buying Cookies
Former Minneapolis police officer J. Alexander Keung, charged in George Floyd’s death, was confronted by a shopper while buying groceries after posting $700,000 bail.
Oakwood Establishes George Floyd Scholarship
Oakwood University established a George Floyd Memorial Scholarship after accepting a challenge from North Central University’s president. The HBCU created the fund to honor Floyd’s memory by supporting students pursuing higher education.
George Floyd Died with COVID
George Floyd’s autopsy revealed he tested positive for COVID in April, though a private medical examiner confirmed he died of asphyxiation, not the virus.
Crump, Figaro on Officers Charged in Floyd Case
Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump and political commentator Tezlyn Figaro discuss the charges filed against officers in the George Floyd case.
Jumaane Williams: George Floyd & I’m Not OK Speech
NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams delivers powerful ‘I’m Not Ok’ speech addressing George Floyd’s death and nationwide protests against police brutality.
George Floyd and Derek Chauvin Worked Together for 17 Years
George Floyd and Derek Chauvin reportedly worked at the same club for 17 years, suggesting the former police officer likely knew Floyd before the fatal encounter.