George Floyd

George Floyd big-screen biopic in the works

NYC Protest Settlement

NYC vowed to reform its protest policing. A crackdown on a pro-Palestinian march is raising doubts

George Floyd Chauvin Lawsuit

Lawsuit says ex-Officer Chauvin kneeled on woman's neck, just as he did when he killed George Floyd

Israel Palestinians NYC Protest

NYC mayor defends police response after videos show officers punching pro-Palestinian protesters

Joe Biden speaks at an NAACP dinner in Detroit

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Biden questions Trump response to Jan 6 if Black Americans had rioted

Under a section entitled ‘The Four Major Races of the World Population’, the document carries numerous offensive references.

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Shrewsbury Town FC under fire diversity guide containing racist slurs

Daniel Perry enters the courtroom at the Blackwell-Thurman Criminal Justice Center in May 10 2023 in Austin, Texas

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Texas gov pardons Uber driver convicted of murdering BLM protester

Minnesota Troopers Freeway Shooting

Murder trial set for September for Minnesota trooper who shot motorist during freeway stop

Philanthropy Candid Diversity

The larger the nonprofit, the more likely it is run by a white man, says new Candid diversity report

Police Shooting Airman Race

Florida deputy's killing of Black airman renews debate on police killings and race

Police Chokehold Death

Family of California Navy veteran who died after officer knelt on his neck settles lawsuit for $7.5M

Lethal Restraint Prone Training

Risks of handcuffing someone facedown long known; people die when police training fails to keep up

Police Shooting Airman

Questions and grief linger at the apartment door where a deputy killed a US airman

Statue of Confederate General Robert E Lee being torn down in 2021

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Virginia school board votes to restore Confederate names

Louisiana-Police-Death-Federal-Probe

'Where's Ronald Greene's justice?': 5 years on, feds still silent on Black motorist's deadly arrest

Police Shooting Airman

Florida deputies who fatally shot US airman burst into wrong apartment, attorney says

Police Shooting Airman

Florida deputies who fatally shot US airman burst into wrong apartment, attorney says

Hope Hicks walks from Marine One to Air Force One in October 2020. She took the stand at Trump’s hush money criminal trial on 3rd May, 2024

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Who is Hope Hicks, the longtime Trump advisor who’s seen it all

Israel Palestinians Campus Protests

A retired teacher saw inspiration in Columbia's protests. Eric Adams called her an outside agitator

Book Review - The Backyard Bird Chronicles

Book Review: Novelist Amy Tan shares love of the natural world in 'The Backyard Bird Chronicles'

Minnesota Troopers Freeway Shooting

Supporters, opponents of Minnesota trooper charged with murder confront each other at courthouse

Police Staffing Shortages

Police officer hiring in US increases in 2023 after years of decline, survey shows

George Floyd-Witness-Lawsuit

Minneapolis approves $150K settlement for witness to George Floyd's murder

US president Joe Biden speaks at the Milton J Rubenstein Museum in Syracuse, New York, on 25 April 2024

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Biden bungles date of Jan 6 Capitol riot in latest gaffe

Custody Death Ohio

Footage shows handcuffed man telling police he ‘can’t breathe’

Elijah McClain Paramedic Sentenced

Paramedic sentencing in Elijah McClain's death caps trials that led to 3 convictions

Media Rebellious Journalists

Journalists critical of their own companies cause headaches for news organizations

Custody Death Ohio

Footage shows handcuffed man telling police he ‘can’t breathe’

Elijah McClain Paramedic Sentenced

Paramedic sentencing in Elijah McClain's death caps trials that led to 3 convictions

Media Rebellious Journalists

Journalists critical of their own companies cause headaches for news organizations

Custody Deaths Officers Charged

3 Northern California law enforcement officers charged in death of man held facedown on the ground

MN Trooper Shooting Lawsuit

Family of Minnesota man shot to death by state trooper in traffic stop files civil rights lawsuit

Music Beyonce Black Country Fans

Beyoncé is bringing her fans of color to country music. Will they be welcomed in?

George Floyd Officers Disciplined

At least 11 Minneapolis officers disciplined amid unrest after George Floyd's murder, reports show

Houston Fatal Drug Raid

A former Houston police officer is indicted again on murder counts in a fatal 2019 drug raid

Manuel Ellis Officer Hired

Officer acquitted in 2020 death of Manuel Ellis in Tacoma is hired by neighboring sheriff's office

George Floyd Officers Disciplined

At least 11 Minneapolis officers disciplined amid unrest after George Floyd's murder, reports show

Houston Fatal Drug Raid

A former Houston police officer is indicted again on murder counts in a fatal 2019 drug raid

Manuel Ellis Officer Hired

Officer acquitted in 2020 death of Manuel Ellis in Tacoma is hired by neighboring sheriff's office

Police Pistol Whipping Trial

Ex-officer who beat Black man with gun goes on trial in Colorado

Lethal Restraint Race

He didn’t trust police but sought their help anyway. Two days later, he was dead

Police Shooting Minneapolis

Minnesota teen gets 4 years as accomplice in fatal robbery that led to police shooting of Amir Locke

Lethal Restraint Takeaways

Key findings from AP's investigation into police force that isn't supposed to be lethal

Lethal Restraint Methodology

This is how reporters documented 1,000 deaths after police force that isn't supposed to be fatal

Lethal Restraint

Why did more than 1,000 people die after police subdued them with force that isn't meant to kill?

Law Enforcement-Policies

With police departments facing a hiring crisis, some policies are being loosened to find more cadets

Police Department Suspended

A small town suspended its entire police force. Residents want to know why

Confederate Monument

North Carolina appeals court upholds ruling that kept Confederate monument in place

Adidas broke off its partnership with Ye in October 2022 over his antisemitic and other offensive comments on social media and in interviews

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Kanye’s Yeezy sales lead Adidas to $150m donation to anti-hate groups

Books-All About Love

A new generation of readers embraces bell hooks' 'All About Love'

Police Shooting Minnesota Castile

Minnesota court affirms rejection of teaching license for ex-officer who shot Philando Castile

Election 2024 Los Angeles District Attorney

Nathan Hochman advances to Los Angeles County district attorney runoff against George Gascón

Election 2024 Los Angeles District Attorney

Progressive Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón advances to runoff

Election 2024 Democratic Convention Safety

Chicago's top cop says police are getting training to manage protests during the DNC

SWAT Search Jury Award

Woman wins millions after SWAT team storms wrong home

Election 2024 Los Angeles District Attorney

LA County's progressive district attorney faces crowded field of 11 challengers in reelection bid

School Police Minnesota

Minnesota is poised to give school resource officers clearer authority to use force

Elijah McClain-Paramedic Sentenced

Paramedic convictions in Elijah McClain's death spur changes for patients in police custody

Yeezy shoes made by Adidas are displayed at Laced Up, a sneaker resale store

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Adidas sells another batch of Yeezy sneakers left over from Ye breakup

Tom Sandoval and John Oliver

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John Oliver says pigs are smarter than Tom Sandoval

Elijah McClain Trial Appeal

Former Colorado police officer appeals conviction in Black man Elijah McClain's death

Tom Sandoval compares cheating drama to OJ Simpson and George Floyd

Officers Killed-Minnesota,

Three slain Minnesota first responders remembered for their commitment to service

A Matter of Truth When Police Lie

Michigan case offers an example of how public trust suffers when police officers lie

BLM Police Raid

After LA police raid home of Black Lives Matter attorney, a judge orders photographs destroyed

Racial Injustice St. Louis Couple Record

Gun-waving St. Louis lawyer wants misdemeanor wiped off his record

Minnesota Troopers Freeway Shooting

Family of Ricky Cobb II says justice is within reach following Minnesota trooper's murder charge

Seattle 2020 Protests

Seattle will pay $10 million to protesters who said police used excessive force during 2020 protests