The U.S. based video-conferencing app Zoom closed the account of a Chinese pro-democracy group at the request of Beijing. What we know: Zhou Fengsuo is […]
Category: Protests
A chronological category of events that occurred during the 2020 Protests and Riots sparked by the death of George Floyd.
EMT Suspended for Supporting Protestors While in Uniform
24-year-old EMT Taylor Valera used her ambulance radio to broadcast against police brutality during a protest in downtown Brooklyn, New York. What We Know: Valera […]
Dave Chappelle drops ‘8:46’ comedy special discussing George Floyd
In a new comedy special called 8:46, comedian Dave Chappelle addressed the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis as well as the nationwide protests that have erupted across […]
Minneapolis PD will not renegotiate police union contract
On Wednesday, Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced that the Minneapolis Police Department is withdrawing from union contract negotiations. This comes in the aftermath of […]
NYC Detectives Vow To Sue Rioters Who Attack Police
New York City is turning tables and are vowing to sue any George Floyd protestors who attack police officers. The union that represents the NYPD […]
Christopher Columbus Statue Torn Down In Virginia
On the night of June 9th during a protest in Richmond, Virginia, the statue of Christopher Columbus was torn down and thrown into the lake […]
NFL Stars Pressure Clemson University to Cut Ties with the Legacy of John C. Calhoun
NFL standouts Deshaun Watson and DeAndre Hopkins have joined thousands of students in calling on Clemson University to rename its facilities that display the name […]
New York City to Name a Street ‘Black Lives Matter’ in Each Borough
Tuesday, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that New York City will name a street in each of the five boroughs ‘Black Lives Matter’ to support […]
George Floyd’s Brother Delivers Moving Testimony on Police Reform: “Stop the Pain”
In a dramatic moment in the crisis over race and policing, George Floyd’s brother, Philonise Floyd, testified Wednesday before the House Judiciary Committee on reform […]
L’Oreal faces backlash after firing transgender model for standing up against racism three years ago
Transgender model Munroe Bergdorf was fired three years ago for her comments on systemic racism which caused L’Oreal to fire her. Now, they are hoping […]