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George Floyd honored by two new East Village murals

Murals paying tribute to George Floyd have begun to spring up across the country, including in his hometown of Minneapolis, and now in NYC, too.

veto-proof majority of Minneapolis City Council pledge to "dismantle" police department & start fresh

”Instead of investing in more policing, we [plan to] invest in… mental health services, health services, EMT, and fire,” said one councilmember.

Kanye West joins Chicago protests after donating $2M to families of Floyd, Taylor & Arbery

After donating to the families of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor (including covering college tuition for Floyd’s 6-year-old daughter) and to several black-owned businesses in crisis, Ye took to the streets to join protests on Thursday night…

NYC police violence videos go viral, as Cuomo & de Blasio defend NYPD

“Police bludgeon peaceful protesters with batons for no reason? That’s not a fact. They don’t do that,” Cuomo said, despite viral videos that suggest otherwise.

stream George Floyd's memorial service

Reverend Al Sharpton will deliver the eulogy.

3 other cops charged in murder of George Floyd; Chauvin's charge upgraded to second degree

Minnesota senator Amy Klobuchar confirmed this news, Tweeting “Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is increasing charges against Derek Chauvin to 2nd degree in George Floyd’s murder and also charging other 3 officers. This is another important step for justice.”

Bun B, Paul Wall & Trae the Truth reflect on George Floyd's music

”Anybody who rapped on DJ Screw tapes became legends, icons” – Paul Wall

resources to help fight police brutality & racial injustice

We stand with the protesters who are fighting to end racism, end police brutality, and demand justice for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and all other victims of police brutality. Here are a few ways you can get involved.

George Floyd died from "homicide by asphyxia," independent autopsy finds

“George died because he needed a breath, a breath of air,” the family’s attorney Ben Crump said during a news conference Monday afternoon. “For George Floyd, the ambulance was his hearse.”

Spike Lee shares short film '3 Brothers - Radio Raheem, Eric Garner and George Floyd'

”How can people not understand why people are acting the way they are?” Lee said. ”This is history again and again and again … This is not new. The attack on black bodies has been here from the get-go.”
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