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Bystander Video Disputes Police’s Version of Derrick Kittling’s Killing, Attorneys Say
VICE News obtained two videos taken during the shooting. Police have not yet released footage from the officer’s body camera.
A Corrections Officer Trainee Says He Was Fired for Wearing a Black Lives Matter Shirt
Meanwhile his colleagues had worn Police Lives Matter shirts.
Mississippi Will Finally Remove the Confederate Symbol From Its State Flag
"We are not betraying our heritage," said Speaker of the House Philip Gunn, "we are fulfilling it."
Slack Removed a Blog Post Showing How Police Use its Tech
Slack declined to say whether it is still working with the police department.
Comedians Are Raising Money for the George Floyd Protests With Nudes
Tens of thousands of dollars has been raised for Black Lives Matter and a number of other organizations.
The World's Most Basic Guide to Contacting Your Reps
If you want to take action against police brutality, this is an easy place to start.
What You Can Do to Protest Racial Injustice in the Music Industry Right Now
Regardless of your stance on Black Out Tuesday, it's clear that the music industry is plagued by inequality. That has to change.
Some of the Most Powerful Signs From the George Floyd Protests
Signs that will make you stop, think, and hopefully, move.
3 Young White Guys With a Machete Beat Up a Nonwhite Protester in Minneapolis
The video is some of the most tangible evidence to support the mayor's assertion that unsavory characters were using George Floyd’s death to stoke unrest in the city.
Bail Funds Are Being Flooded With Donations for George Floyd Protestors
With COVID-19 still ravaging vulnerable communities, bailing protesters out of jail has become a matter of life and death.
Attorney General Barr Wonders If Communities That Don't ‘Respect’ Police Should Have Police at All
“If communities don’t give that support and respect, they might find themselves without the police protection they need,” he said.
How Police Are Dealing with Officers Spewing Hate Online
Hundreds of officers are being scrutinized for racist and homophobic Facebook posts.