Jun 10 Read full testimony from George Floyd's brother and law enforcement officials to Congress By Candice Norwood Philonise joined police reform advocates and law enforcement officials to testify before lawmakers during a hearing on Wednesday about U.S. policing practices and accountability. The United States needs "a national standard for policing behavior built on transparency and accountability," Ben… Continue reading
Jun 10 WATCH: 'Make law enforcement the solution and not the problem,' George Floyd's brother urges House By Lisa Mascaro, Andrew Taylor, Associated Press “I’m tired. I’m tired of the pain I’m feeling now and I’m tired of the pain I feel every time another black person is killed for no reason," Floyd said. Continue reading
Jun 10 CrossFit CEO resigns over insensitive George Floyd tweet By Associated Press Greg Glassman said in a statement posted on CrossFit Inc.'s website late Tuesday that he decided to retire. Continue reading
Jun 09 Watch 8:22 'He's gonna change the world': George Floyd remembered in Houston George Floyd has been buried after a Houston funeral, amid vows that his death at the hands of a white police officer will not be in vain. On Capitol Hill, Senate Republicans said they are drafting legislation to address racial… Continue watching
Jun 09 Watch 10:00 Coverage of protests illuminates journalism's race problem George Floyd's death and the ensuing protests have reignited the American conversation on race. That includes inequities and discrimination in news reporting, where several recent incidents have highlighted the different experiences of black and white journalists. Judy Woodruff talks to… Continue watching
Jun 09 'Optics matter.' National Guard deployments amid unrest have a long and controversial history By Candice Norwood In light of recent confrontations, many are questioning the wisdom of using trained military to monitor American civilians protesting on American soil. Continue reading
Jun 09 WATCH: NYC Mayor de Blasio announces plan to rename streets for Black Lives Matter movement By Courtney Vinopal and Associated Press New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a plan on June 9 to paint and rename streets in each borough to honor the Black Lives Matter movement. Continue reading
Jun 09 WATCH: George Floyd, whose death energized a movement, laid to rest in Houston Floyd was lovingly remembered Tuesday as “Big Floyd” — a father and brother, athlete and mentor, and now a force for change — at a funeral for the black man whose death has sparked a global reckoning over police brutality… Continue reading
Jun 08 Watch 4:10 2 weeks after George Floyd's death, Americans are still protesting Protests continue over police violence against black Americans -- and there are mounting calls for significant changes in U.S. law enforcement. Congressional Democrats have proposed a list of sweeping reforms, but some activists want more. Meanwhile, in Houston, people gathered… Continue watching
Jun 08 Read the full text of Democrats' 'Justice in Policing Act' By Candice Norwood Democrats in the House and Senate on Monday introduced a bill aimed at curbing police misconduct and use of force amid nationwide calls for reform. Continue reading