If not for Darnella Frazier’s quick thinking, Derek Chauvin might still be a Minneapolis police officer. Instead, Chauvin is behind bars, convicted of two counts of murder and one count of manslaughter after kneeling on George Floyd’s neck for more than 9 minutes. Now the teen who stood firm capturing George Floyd’s final moments for…… MORE
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5 things to know for April 21: Chauvin trial, coronavirus, infrastructure, Russia and China, Chad
The annual Lyrid meteor shower marks the first big meteor show of the year. It peaks on April 22 (tomorrow), so make sure to get a good look at the night sky. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. (You can also get “5 Things You…… MORE
Here’s how the families of Black Americans who died after encounters with police reacted to the Chauvin verdict
In the hours after Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murder, George Floyd’s family said they could breathe once again. “Just listening to those words, guilty and guilty and guilty on all counts, that was a moment that I will … always have it inside of me,” Floyd’s brother, Philonise Floyd, told CNN. “This is…… MORE
All homeless people on Los Angeles’ Skid Row must be offered housing by the fall, judge orders
All homeless people living on Los Angeles’ Skid Row must be offered housing by October 18, a federal judge ordered Tuesday. The order comes in response to a federal lawsuit filed last year by several citizens, business owners, and community leaders who argue officials have failed to address the homeless crisis in Los Angeles, as…… MORE
Sighs of relief at the Chauvin guilty verdict, but activists say the work on racial justice is far from over
While the nation paused for the reading of the guilty verdict against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin — and many rejoiced — activists say now is a moment to keep moving forward in addressing racial injustice. “It’s a relief, but the celebration is premature,” Rev. Jesse Jackson told CNN. “We must break the backbone…… MORE
Ohio police officer shot and killed a Black teenage girl holding a knife, police say and bodycam video shows
A Columbus, Ohio, police officer shot and killed a Black teenager Tuesday afternoon after she attempted to cut two females with a knife, according to officials and body camera footage shown to the media. The girl’s mother, Paula Bryant, and the Franklin County Children’s Services identified her as Ma’Khia Bryant. Although local law enforcement identified…… MORE
George Floyd’s family says verdict is a ‘victory for many’ but the fight for justice is not over
George Floyd’s brothers shared their pain and grief with the world for nearly a year. On Tuesday, they finally felt some relief. “Today, we are able to breathe again,” Philonise Floyd told reporters. Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis Police officer who kneeled on Floyd’s neck for over 9 minutes last year, was found guilty in…… MORE
Why it’s rare for police officers to be convicted of murder
As a Minnesota jury found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of murder and manslaughter charges, law enforcement experts note how rare it is that police officers involved in high-profile, and sometimes deadly, on-duty incidents ever face criminal charges or are convicted. Experts point to several factors, which include laws that protect an officer’s…… MORE
Here’s what’s next for Derek Chauvin after being found guilty of George Floyd’s murder
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of the murder of George Floyd on Tuesday, a verdict that sent waves of celebration across the United States after years of protests against police brutality. So, what happens to Chauvin now? Sentencing will be in 8 weeks It will be another eight weeks before he…… MORE
Archaeologists find Maryland site of home where Harriet Tubman’s father once lived
Archaeologists working in a remote, marshy site on Maryland’s Eastern Shore say they’ve found the site of home where Ben Ross, the father of famed abolitionist Harriet Tubman, once lived. Maryland Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford announced the discovery at a news conference on Tuesday, along with state and federal officials and the archaeologists from the…… MORE
