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Del Rio defends comparing Floyd protests to Capitol riots

Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio is defending his comparison between the protests in the wake of the death of George Floyd to the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021

The Independent UK

Lawsuit filed against manufacturer, seller of weapons Dallas police used in 2020 protests

DALLAS — Five people have filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer and seller of so-called less-lethal weapons police used during 2020 protests in downtown Dallas, arguing that the weapons are more dangerous than advertised.

Tribune News Service

Family of Black man killed by police agrees to a $3m settlement

Andrew Brown Jr was shot and killed by US police last year as he drove away from police during a raid on his home.

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A death Winston Smith saw coming

MINNEAPOLIS — U.S. marshals surrounded the Maserati, yelling for Winston Boogie Smith Jr. to raise his hands and surrender. Inside the car, his passenger pleaded with him to obey.

Tribune News Service

Judge delays trial of 2 ex-cops in George Floyd killing until 2023

Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng had been due to go on trial next week.

Chicago Sun-Times

State trial for 2 fired Minneapolis police officers is delayed until January

MINNEAPOLIS — The state trial of two fired Minneapolis police officers charged in connection with the death of George Floyd two years ago has been delayed from next week until January.

Tribune News Service

On Broadway, more visibility, yes, but also an unseen threat

For the first full season since the death of George Floyd reignited a conversation about race and representation in America, Broadway responded with one of its most diverse Tony slates yet

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Trial delayed for two Minneapolis officers facing state charges in death of George Floyd

Tou Thao and J Alexander Kueng were due to stand trial on Monday 13 June on charges of aiding and abetting second-degree murder and aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter

The Independent UK

Judge delays trial of 2 ex-cops in Floyd killing until 2023

The judge overseeing the remaining case of two former Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd’s killing has ordered that the trial be delayed until January to improve prospects for a fair trial

The Independent UK

Nick Cave walks through the highlights of ‘Forothermore’ at the MCA, his first major career retrospective

CHICAGO — Thirty years ago, when Nick Cave made his first Soundsuit — creating the foundation of what would become hundreds of signature costumes and sculptures, assembled with beads, old toys, stuffed animals, synthetic hair and sequins — he wrote in his journal that he was “working toward what I’m…

Chicago Tribune

Deontay ‘Bronze Bomber’ Wilder’s Image Immortalized By A Statue

Deontay Wilder is known as “The Bronze Bomber” for winning a bronze medal in 2008 Olympics.

Zenger

George Floyd protester sues Florida police over eye injury

A protester who suffered eye damage when a rubber bullet fired by a Fort Lauderdale police officer struck her in the face is suing the city

The Independent UK

Clergy of color face unprecedented mental health challenges

Clergy members in communities of color have been forced to take on the role of counselors and caregivers

The Independent UK

How NIL Could Keep Door Open for HBCUs to Land Top Recruits

A collective shift in mindset from a deep pool of successful HBCU alumni may go a long way toward balancing the recruiting landscape.

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Tribune News Service

Editorial: Anti-’woke’ map targets hot spots in Missouri. Every single one of them is a school

The arch conservative Liberty Alliance has unveiled its new “Woke Heat Map” of Missouri, dotted with “hot spots” where it says the “the Woke agenda … is permeating all across” the state. Click on one, and you’ll see the spots tie to instances where someone has raised a stink about…

Daily Mirror

Diversity address BLM dance controversy with powerful BGT semi-final performance

Dance troupe Diversity once again took the knee on the Britain's Got Talent stage as they performance yet another powerful dance routine during Wednesday's semi-final

Manchester Evening News

Diversity return to Britain's Got Talent to take the knee again two years after powerful Black Lives Matter routine

The dance troupe were back to address controversy over their performance in 2020

Tribune News Service

Woman who took rubber bullet to the face at Black Lives Matter rally sues Fort Lauderdale police

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — LaToya Ratlieff, the Delray Beach woman who was shot in the face with a rubber bullet fired by a Fort Lauderdale police officer during a Black Lives Matter protest in 2020, is suing the city of Fort Lauderdale and several of its police officers, accusing them…

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Los Angeles Times

Two years after George Floyd, LA's police union goes big in the city election

LOS ANGELES — Two years ago, some of Los Angeles' political leaders took a public stand against the clout wielded by the city's police union, announcing they would reject any campaign donations that were offered by the group.

Reason

SCOTUS Lets Tony Timpa's Family Pursue Claims Against Cops Who Killed Him While Supposedly Trying To Help Him

The lawsuit over Timpa's deadly prone restraint, initially blocked by qualified immunity, was revived by the 5th Circuit.

Tribune News Service

2 former police officers charged in George Floyd killing ask judge to delay, relocate trial

MINNEAPOLIS — Two former Minneapolis police officers charged with aiding and abetting George Floyd's killing appeared in court Tuesday morning to ask the judge to delay and relocate their trial, set to begin in downtown Minneapolis in two weeks.

The Guardian - US

Police on Trial: two years after the killing of George Floyd, what has changed?

The Minneapolis murder led to protests and calls for structural change but a new documentary shows that the journey to racial equality remains long

Los Angeles Times

Biden, Democrats need Black voters to show up this fall. Will they?

WASHINGTON — Marking the second anniversary of the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer, President Joe Biden last week signed an executive order to reform federal policing practices as Floyd's relatives, reform advocates and civil rights leaders looked on.

Evening Standard

Tennis star Naomi Osaka ‘finds voice’

Naomi Osaka says her diverse life experiences have made her more tolerant

The Philadelphia Inquirer

From defund to refund: Why Democrats are shifting their tone on policing two years after George Floyd's murder

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia is poised to approve a $24 million budget increase to its Police Department, and its legislative leadership has backed a plan to add hundreds more officers to the force.

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