GEORGE FLOYD

May 26 2025POLITICS

Five Years On: The Unfinished Fight Against Police Immunity

Five years have passed since George Floyd's death. This event sparked a wave of support for changing a legal rule called "qualified immunity. " This rule often shields police officers from being held accountable, even when they break the law. Many people hoped this would lead to big changes. However, progress has been slow. The push for change gained traction quickl...

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May 26 2025POLITICS

Five Years On: Remembering George Floyd's Impact

Five years have passed since George Floyd's tragic death. This event sparked a wave of protests against racism and police brutality across the United States. The country is remembering Floyd, with special events in both his hometown of Houston and the city where he died, Minneapolis. Floyd's family and community members gathered to honor his memory. In Houston, l...

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May 25 2025POLITICS

A Life Changed by Chaos

The neighborhood of Minneapolis will never be the same after the tragic death of George Floyd. This event shook the community to its core and left lasting impacts on many lives, including that of Andrea Jenkins. She was the first Black, openly transgender woman to hold public office in the United States. Jenkins had been elected in 2018, just a year after being diagn...

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May 25 2025POLITICS

The Uncertain Future of George Floyd's Memorial Site

Five years have passed since George Floyd was killed by a police officer in Minneapolis. The spot where he took his last breath has become a significant landmark, drawing visitors from all over the world. This place, now known as George Floyd Square, is at the center of a heated debate. Some want it to remain a pedestrian plaza, a quiet space for reflection and remem...

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May 24 2025CRIME

The Unseen Impact of George Floyd's Death on a Police Chief

The late-night call from a community activist changed everything for Medaria Arradondo. The video he was directed to watch showed a white officer kneeling on a Black man, George Floyd, who was struggling to breathe. Arradondo, then the police chief of Minneapolis, was shocked by what he saw. This moment would later be described as gut-wrenching. He had been informed ...

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May 22 2025POLITICS

The U. S. Justice Department's U-Turn on Police Reforms

The Justice Department recently made a significant shift in its approach to policing. It announced plans to cancel agreements with Minneapolis and Louisville. These agreements were meant to reform their police departments after the tragic deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. These events sparked national protests against racial injustice in 2020. The Trump a...

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May 21 2025POLITICS

Floyd's Legacy: Justice Dept. Shifts Stance on Police Oversight

The Justice Department has made a significant change in its approach to police oversight. It is now backing away from cases against police departments in Minneapolis and Louisville, Kentucky. This decision reverses the previous use of consent decrees. These agreements were meant to hold law enforcement accountable for their actions. The shift comes just before the an...

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Feb 23 2025POLITICS

The Unseen Rift: Trump, Military, and George Floyd

The dismissal of Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. from his role as the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff was sudden and left many wondering why. It was a Friday night when the news broke, and the general was at the border, focusing on one of the president's top priorities. The reason for his firing remained unclear to the public, but insiders hinted at a video recorded ...

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Jan 31 2025CELEBRITIES

Karla Sofía Gascón's Controversial Views Spark Online Debate

The Spanish actress Karla Sofía Gascón, known for her role in "Emilia Pérez, " has sparked controversy with her social media posts from 2016 to 2023. These posts have recently gone viral, sparking outrage and debate. Gascón has been vocal about her views on various social and political issues, including the Muslim community, the George Floyd incident, and the Oscar...

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Nov 15 2024BUSINESS

Businesses Seek City Help After Struggles Near George Floyd Memorial

In a twist of events, business owners around the corner where George Floyd was tragically killed in 2020 are taking legal action against the city of Minneapolis. They want the city to take over their properties and compensate them for losses. The businesses, including the former Cup Foods (now Unity Foods), argue that the city's inaction has led to a decline in their...

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