New York Protesters Won’t Be Silenced By Curfew
New York City is under curfew this week after the weekend’s protests against police brutality erupted into violent clashes between…
Anti-Police Brutality Protests Are Going National Even in a Pandemic
Thousands of protesters are raging against George Floyd’s killing. Here’s what’s happening at the nationwide protests. Subscribe to VICE News…
The Truth Behind the ‘No-Knock’ Police Raids that Led to Breonna Taylor’s Death
Breonna Taylor was killed in a drug raid as Louisville police executed a no-knock search warrant in March. The 26-year-old…
Trump’s Secret Police Are Freaking People Out — Here’s What’s Going On
The DHS chief said once the “violence” dissipates, the agents will leave, but there’s no timeline as to when that’s…
Derek Chauvin: police who forced George Floyd to breathe his last
44-year-old police officer Derek Chauvin is the man seen in a viral video holding his knee on George Floyd’s neck…
Christian Groups Launch Police Reform Initiative
A coalition of Christian groups including the Church of God in Christ and the National Association of Evangelicals is launching…
Newly Leaked Bodycam Footage Shows George Floyd’s Heartbreaking Plea To Police
Leaked footage shows George Floyd begging police not to shoot him minutes before his death by police officers in Minneapolis…
Ferguson Prepared America For This Moment
It seemed like a turning point. Six years ago this month, law enforcement officers left the body of an 18-year-old…
Oakland protesters set fire to courthouse and vandalize
A protest through the streets of downtown Oakland, California, in support of racial justice and police reform turned violent when…
Derek Chauvin, Ex-Cop Accused In George Floyd Death, Faces Tax Evasion Charges
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd was charged Wednesday…
Minnesota Passes Police Reform Bill Two Months After George Floyd’s Death
Nearly two months after George Floyd died after a Minneapolis police officer kneeled on his neck, lawmakers in Minnesota have…
Workers Nationwide Protest Racial Inequality In ‘Strike For Black Lives’
Workers across the country walked off the job on Monday to protest racial inequality as part of an organized action…
The Anti-Racism Protests Haven’t Stopped
It’s been 50 days since people took to the streets after the police killing of George Floyd — and the…
Trevor Noah Is Taking ‘The Daily Show’ Places It’s ‘Never Been Before’
“The Daily Show” wasn’t even on the air the week protests broke out following the death of George Floyd. That…
Lady Antebellum Sues Blues Singer Lady A Over Who Owns Trademark
Looks like Lady Antebellum’s latest attempt to change its name to Lady A has hit a real bum note. On…
New Yorkers ‘no longer trust the police,’ state attorney general says
Two weeks of protests and unrest in New York City after the death of George Floyd only intensified the overwhelming…
Thomas Lane, Officer Charged In George Floyd Death, Seeks Case Dismissal
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — One of four Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd’s death is asking to have his case…
Meghan Markle On George Floyd’s Killing: People Have Said ‘Enough’
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are continuing to focus on fighting racial injustice and correcting wrongs of the past. The…
Violence mars Portland protests, frustrates Black community
PORTLAND, Ore. — Protesters in this liberal, predominantly white city have taken to the streets peacefully every day for more…
Police reformers push for de-escalation training, but the jury is out on its effectiveness
De-escalation training. It’s on the tip of the tongue of both police departments and reformers — the idea that officers…
Tucker Carlson Delivers Yet Another Vitriolic Diatribe Against Black Lives Matter
The “Tucker Carlson Tonight” host said Wednesday that the “outbreak” (of what he described as hysteria) began with the police…
Kansas City Mayor Called Racist Slur After Declaring Face Masks Mandatory
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City’s Black mayor said Monday that he was called a racist slur and told…
The 2020 BET Awards Made Sure Black America Was Seen And Heard
It’s been a month since George Floyd’s killing sparked national protests. News outlets and social media timelines have started to…
Tech executives, activists launch super PAC to stop President Trump’s reelection by using his tweets against him
Defeat by Tweet allows people to pledge money for each Trump tweet. June 27, 2020, 10:01 AM 6 min read…
Faith Hill Calls On Mississippi To Remove Confederate Emblem From State Flag
Faith Hill has joined a growing chorus of Mississippi natives urging the state to update its flag by removing the…
Minneapolis City Council Votes To Abolish Police Force
The Minneapolis City Council unanimously approved a plan Friday that would allow the city’s police force to be dissolved in…
House Passes Police Reform Bill
WASHINGTON ― Exactly one month after George Floyd was killed in police custody, House lawmakers returned to the Capitol on…
Officials see pushback as more states, counties require people to wear masks in public
After Gov. Roy Cooper issued a mandatory mask requirement across North Carolina on Wednesday amid rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations…
New Jersey seeks to oust officer in Floyd reenactment video
New Jersey’s Department of Corrections says it has filed removal proceedings against an officer seen in a video with people…
George Floyd Died A Month Ago. There Have Been Protests Every Day Since.
Gianna Floyd, the 6-year-old daughter of George Floyd, sat on the shoulders of her father’s close friend earlier this month…
Oakland School Board Votes To Eliminate Its Police Department
The school board in Oakland, California, unanimously voted on Wednesday to dismantle the school district’s police department — making the…
Former NYC detective recommends ‘throwing out the book’ on police training
A retired top New York City detective is recommending “throwing out the book” on training for would-be police officers across…
New law lifts secrecy from Garner officer’s complaint file
After years of secrecy, a leak and a recent change in state law, New York City’s police watchdog on Monday…
2 Lawyers Of Color Face 45-Year Sentences — For Vandalism
In a high school English assignment in which students were asked to describe themselves as a metaphor, Colinford King Mattis…
Non-White Jail Officers Claim They Weren’t Allowed To Monitor Derek Chauvin
Eight non-white corrections officers at a county jail that initially housed Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged with…
Police Arrest Peaceful Protester Sitting Alone By Trump Rally Venue
At the request of President Donald Trump’s campaign staff, police in Tulsa, Oklahoma, arrested a single peaceful protester in a…
Democrats Knock GOP Police Reform Bill, Call For ‘Improvement’
Senate Democrats on Wednesday threw cold water on Republican-authored police reform legislation, calling it an inadequate and half-hearted solution to…
‘You Can Call Me A Snitch’: 911 Dispatcher Alerted Supervisor To George Floyd’s Arrest
A Minnesota police dispatcher flagged George Floyd’s arrest to her supervisor last month, telling him “you can call me a…
Facebook takes down Proud Boys, American Guard accounts connected to protests
The Proud Boys and American Guard are identified as hate groups by the SPLC. June 16, 2020, 10:08 PM 4…
Lady Antebellum, Blues Artist Lady A Had ‘Honest’ Talk On Name Change Controversy
“After much personal reflection, band discussion, prayer and many honest conversations with some of our closest Black friends and colleagues,…
NYPD To Reassign 600 ‘Anti-Crime’ Plainclothes Officers Amid Protests
New York City’s police department will transition the roughly 600 plainclothes officers that make up its “anti-crime” units into other…
Partisan Fault Lines Emerge In Congress Over Police Reform
As Washington turns its attention to police reforms following nationwide protests over George Floyd’s death, congressional lawmakers are already at…
Trump On Police Chokeholds: ‘Concept’ Is ‘Innocent, So Perfect,’ But Should Be Ended
President Donald Trump expressed his confusing feelings about the use of chokeholds during arrests by police officers around the country,…
Yes, Silence Can Be Violence — But These Celebs Should Shut Up
You know that viral Hip-Hop Harry “who’s next” meme? That song plays in my head every time one of these…
Anti-Racism Protests Held Coast To Coast Across U.S.
Protests against systemic racism and police brutality continued across the nation on Friday, the 18th day since George Floyd, a…
Taylor Swift: ‘Makes Me Sick’ Monuments To ‘DESPICABLE’ Racists Are Still Standing
Singer Taylor Swift has no time for statues dedicated to commemorating dead racists in her home state of Tennessee. The…
Don Lemon Responds To Dave Chappelle’s Criticism Of Him In New ‘8:46’ Netflix Special
CNN’s Don Lemon has addressed the criticism leveled at him by Dave Chappelle in the comedy icon’s new special, “8:46.”…
‘SNL’ Alum Jay Pharoah Says Cops Pulled Guns While He Was Exercising, Knelt On His Neck
Comedian Jay Pharaoh recalled on Friday how Los Angeles police officers held him at gunpoint, ordered him to the ground…
Evangelical Leader Calls On Denomination To Retire Gavel Named For Slaveholder
For decades, America’s largest Protestant denomination has opened its annual meetings with a gavel named for a slaveholder. Now, as…
Don Lemon: Donald Trump Just Said ‘The Dumbest Thing I’ve Ever Heard’
CNN’s Don Lemon on Thursday hammered President Donald Trump for what he called “the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard.” Lemon…
Supercut Exposes The Ugly Truth Of Donald Trump’s Rhetoric On Protests
Footage of police using force to disperse protesters is shown alongside clips of Trump hailing the “beautiful” crackdown scenes in…
Dave Chappelle Breaks His Silence On George Floyd In Powerful New Special, ‘8:46’
Comedy icon Dave Chappelle dropped a surprise special called “8:46” on YouTube late Thursday, where he addressed the police killing…
Most Americans Want Police Reform But Don’t Back ‘Defund The Police’
A near-universal majority of Americans support at least some changes to policing in the United States following the death of…
Chicago Cops Caught On Camera Napping, Relaxing In Lawmaker’s Office During Protests
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has vowed to identify 13 on-duty police officers caught on camera lounging for several hours inside…
‘I Know How They Feel’: Tiffany Haddish Talks Of Her Pain At George Floyd’s Memorial
Tiffany Haddish opened up on Tuesday about the pain she felt attending George Floyd’s memorial service in Minneapolis, saying that…
Lady Antebellum Changes Name To Lady A After Realizing Connection To Slavery
Lady Antebellum has officially changed its name to Lady A. The country music group shared a statement with fans on…
Missouri Newspaper Publisher Resigns After Printing Racist Cartoon
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The publisher of a family-owned Missouri newspaper has resigned after publishing a racist syndicated cartoon depicting…
Wisconsin Gym Under Fire For ‘I Can’t Breathe’ Workout
Talk about failing to exercise good judgment: A Wisconsin gym is under fire after promoting an “I Can’t Breathe” workout.…