Kennedy Center to go dark for 9 days to honor the last minutes of George Floyd's life
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will be completely dimmed for nine nights in honor of the final nine minutes of George Floyd's life.
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will be completely dimmed for nine nights in honor of the final nine minutes of George Floyd's life.
Three LA County courthouses closed for rest of day due to safety concerns
Three Los Angeles County courthouses were ordered closed for the remainder of the day on Tuesday because of public safety concerns stemming from large-scale police protests, only hours after the court system re-opened following a one-day closure for the same reason.
Three Los Angeles County courthouses were ordered closed for the remainder of the day on Tuesday because of public safety concerns stemming from large-scale police protests, only hours after the court system re-opened following a one-day closure for the same reason.
As donations surge, nonprofits bail out George Floyd protesters across America
Here are several organizations helping to bail out those arrested for participating in protests across America in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
Here are several organizations helping to bail out those arrested for participating in protests across America in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
Armed burglary suspect fatally shot by gun shop's owner in South Philadelphia, authorities say
The incident happened at approximately 4:11 a.m. on the 1500 block of Front Street in the Pennsport section of the city.
The incident happened at approximately 4:11 a.m. on the 1500 block of Front Street in the Pennsport section of the city.
LA police commission held its first meeting since protests began
The Los Angeles Police Commission held its first meeting on Tuesday since the protests began in the city.
The Los Angeles Police Commission held its first meeting on Tuesday since the protests began in the city.
Santa Monica official pledges solidarity to protesters and support for business
Peaceful marches followed by lawless looting and vandalism in Santa Monica over the weekend led to over 400 arrests. According to the Santa Monica Police Department, 95% of those arrested were not city residents. Luckily, no one was seriously injured but many local merchants suffered property damage.
Peaceful marches followed by lawless looting and vandalism in Santa Monica over the weekend led to over 400 arrests. According to the Santa Monica Police Department, 95% of those arrested were not city residents. Luckily, no one was seriously injured but many local merchants suffered property damage.
Infectious disease specialists call for an end to tear gas during COVID-19 pandemic
When people are in these crowded and emotional settings, they tend to shout and "project the virus more than three feet," UCSF Dr. Peter Chin-Hong said.
When people are in these crowded and emotional settings, they tend to shout and "project the virus more than three feet," UCSF Dr. Peter Chin-Hong said.
Daytime protest underway in Venice as business owners show solidarity in hopes to ward off looters
A group of protesters was determined to get their voices heard and opted to protest in Venice Tuesday morning after a curfew was implemented across Los Angeles County.
A group of protesters was determined to get their voices heard and opted to protest in Venice Tuesday morning after a curfew was implemented across Los Angeles County.
Biden blasts Trump's 'narcissism' in new phase of campaign
“I call on the Congress to act this month," Biden said, urging lawmakers to start “with real police reform" and citing proposed legislation outlawing choke holds.
“I call on the Congress to act this month," Biden said, urging lawmakers to start “with real police reform" and citing proposed legislation outlawing choke holds.
DC police officer dragged to his feet by colleagues after kneeling with protesters
The incident occurred during the George Floyd protests on May 31 in Washington, D.C.
The incident occurred during the George Floyd protests on May 31 in Washington, D.C.
Posting black squares with 'Black Lives Matter' hashtag drowns out vital information, activists say
Some have pointed out that using #BlackLivesMatter on blackout posts makes it harder for activists to find important information.
Some have pointed out that using #BlackLivesMatter on blackout posts makes it harder for activists to find important information.
Video shows Denver police chief marching arm-in-arm with protesters at George Floyd demonstration
Video released showed the Denver police chief walking arm-in-arm with protesters on Monday.
Video released showed the Denver police chief walking arm-in-arm with protesters on Monday.
Good Samaritans detained on live TV while protecting LA business from alleged looters
Good Samaritans who were trying to help the owners of a Los Angeles liquor store protect their business from alleged looters were handcuffed and detained by police who were confused after arriving at the scene Monday evening. The entire situation took place live on FOX 11.
Good Samaritans who were trying to help the owners of a Los Angeles liquor store protect their business from alleged looters were handcuffed and detained by police who were confused after arriving at the scene Monday evening. The entire situation took place live on FOX 11.
Van Nuys business owners begin cleanup efforts after night of unrest across San Fernando Valley
Cleanup efforts were underway Tuesday morning in Van Nuys after several mom-and-pop stores were vandalized following a night of protests.
Cleanup efforts were underway Tuesday morning in Van Nuys after several mom-and-pop stores were vandalized following a night of protests.
Peaceful protesters don't want message behind George Floyd rallies overshadowed by violence
Two very different stories can be told about what happened over the weekend in Los Angeles and across the nation. One demonstrates solidarity among people of all races, doing whatever they can to make sure that the message isn't lost in translation: black individuals are not being treated as first-class citizens in the United States and the death of George Floyd can't be another statistic. The other attempts to distract from that message by whatever means possible in hopes of capitalizing on a divided nation in order to shatter our dreams of unity.
Two very different stories can be told about what happened over the weekend in Los Angeles and across the nation. One demonstrates solidarity among people of all races, doing whatever they can to make sure that the message isn't lost in translation: black individuals are not being treated as first-class citizens in the United States and the death of George Floyd can't be another statistic. The other attempts to distract from that message by whatever means possible in hopes of capitalizing on a divided nation in order to shatter our dreams of unity.
Biden: President Trump 'consumed' by ego, not leading during crisis
Joe Biden plans to deliver remarks on the unrest gripping the U.S. on Tuesday in Philadelphia.
Joe Biden plans to deliver remarks on the unrest gripping the U.S. on Tuesday in Philadelphia.
California schools chief calls for new plan to address racism, bias in education
California’s education chief said Monday he plans to lead an effort focusing on racism in public schools during emotional remarks about George Floyd, whose killing has left him struggling to answer his own children who asked, “Why did this happen?”
California’s education chief said Monday he plans to lead an effort focusing on racism in public schools during emotional remarks about George Floyd, whose killing has left him struggling to answer his own children who asked, “Why did this happen?”
LAPD Chief Michel Moore apologizes for 'blood on their hands' remark
Los Angeles Police Department Chief Michel Moore apologized Monday night for a remark he made earlier in the day, claiming that people using violence and capitalizing on George Floyd's killing in Minneapolis police custody were as responsible for his death as the now-fired officers.
Los Angeles Police Department Chief Michel Moore apologized Monday night for a remark he made earlier in the day, claiming that people using violence and capitalizing on George Floyd's killing in Minneapolis police custody were as responsible for his death as the now-fired officers.
Las Vegas officer shot in the head outside casino is on life support, sheriff says
An officer is in critical condition after being shot in Las Vegas and authorities are responding to another shooting as people protest the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, authorities said.
An officer is in critical condition after being shot in Las Vegas and authorities are responding to another shooting as people protest the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, authorities said.
Arrests in Hollywood for looting, vandalism following night of multiple protests
A curfew expired in all of Los Angeles County at 6 a.m. Tuesday in response to days of looting and civil unrest following the in-custody death of George Floyd by Minneapolis police, prompting the deployment of California National Guard troops in Los Angeles, Long Beach, Lakewood and Santa Monica.
A curfew expired in all of Los Angeles County at 6 a.m. Tuesday in response to days of looting and civil unrest following the in-custody death of George Floyd by Minneapolis police, prompting the deployment of California National Guard troops in Los Angeles, Long Beach, Lakewood and Santa Monica.