George floyd

In response to the President deploying US military forces against protestors, former Defense Secretary James Mattis released a statement on June 3 saying that Trump is dividing the country. “Donald Trump is the first president in my lifetime who does not try to unite the American people – does not even pretend to try. Instead […]

Jay-Z’s Team Roc paid for a full page ad dedicated to George Floyd. The ad is from a speech made by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Selma Alabama in 1965. Jay-Z has been very vocal since the infamous footage was released of a Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin, putting his knee on the neck […]

A bronze confederate statue named “Appomattox” was removed from the city of Old Alexandria in Virginia on Tuesday by a team hired by the owners, The Sisters of the Confederacy. The news was broken by Alexandria’s mayor Justin Wilson, as he tweeted images from the worksite. Although the Sisters of the Confederacy could not be […]

The GoFundMe page started for George Floyd raised more than 10 million dollars in just 5 days. There were close to 400 thousand people who donated to the crowd funding page that was originally targeting a $1.5 million dollar goal. Former boxing champion Floyd Mayweather has also offered to pay for George Floyd funeral and […]

Hip Hop Icon and Businessman Jay-Z spoke with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, and Attorney General Keith Ellison about charging all four officers responsible for George Floyd’s Death. Jay- Z is not alone Ava DuVernay, Cardi B, T.I. and more have been expressing outrage over Floyd’s death by Minneapolis police. Jay wants Ellison to take over […]

NBA legend Michael Jordan finally speaks out against what happened to George Floyd and other black people who were killed by police. Michael Jordan has been criticized in the past for not speaking on social issues especially when it comes see black men and women. Statement from Michael Jordan: pic.twitter.com/lWkZOf1Tmr — Jordan (@Jumpman23) May 31, […]

The new Rochester City School District Superintendent, Lesli Myers-Small, announced a support system to help students and families. The district is providing social-emotional support. Myers-Small said in a letter to families, “While I am always humbled and inspired by our students’ strength and resilience, I also understand that now more than ever, we must provide […]

Saturday afternoon May 30th started out as a peaceful protest against police brutality against Black people in America. Then you hear commotion going on with city property being destroyed from RPD police cruisers to city of Rochester vehicles. It looked like a scene from the video game Grand Theft Auto. Later that evening we find […]

The world was shocked and horrified at the treatment of George Floyd, aged 46, who sadly died in police custody on May 25th. As the world grieves his death, many people are curious to learn about who Floyd was, to ensure he is never forgotten and his legacy can live on. It has been revealed […]

According to news reports, Derek Chauvin the ex-police Minneapolis officer responsible for the death of George Floyd on Memorial Day, has been arrested and charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter. The other officers involved in the incident have yet to be charged with anything. My thing is if Derek Chauvin is being charged with 3rd […]