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Chinese Propagandists Seize on George Floyd Protests
To Beijing, the outpouring of anger in the United States over the death of George Floyd while in police custody has been a gift. In…
Seth Rogen tells off people criticising Black Lives Matter support: 'You don't deserve my movies'
Actor and comedian has spoken out after George Floyd’s killing Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/seth-rogen-black-lives-matter-ig-response-george-floyd-a9544891.html Indie Brew found this story and shared it with you. The Article Was…
Schumer calls for DOD watchdog probe of treatment of protesters outside White House
Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) said on Tuesday that the Defense Department inspector general should probe the treatment of protesters outside of the White House…
America’s allies look on with horror as unrest grips the nation
“The U.S. has stood for many ideals we dearly share,” said analyst Ziya Meral. “Now we are witnessing an America spiraling down into chaos.” Source:…
Watch Spike Lee’s new short film combining “Do the Right Thing” with George Floyd and Eric Garner footage
3 Brothers-Radio Raheem, Eric Garner And George Floyd. pic.twitter.com/EB0cXQELzE — Spike Lee (@SpikeLeeJoint) June 1, 2020 Spike Lee released the above short film, “3 Brothers,”…
New York protests: Video shows NYPD officer being attacked in the Bronx
Two people seen in footage throwing object at police Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/new-york-protests-bronx-police-attacked-george-floyd-nypd-a9544616.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it with you. The Article Was…
Mass protests could undo hard-won progress in pandemic
Mass protests over police brutality have shuttered coronavirus testing sites, complicated efforts to track people who have been exposed and set off fears among local…
Secret Service blocks off area surrounding White House after protests
The U.S. Secret Service has closed the streets immediately on all four sides of the White House, with an agent telling Axios they’ll remain closed…
Smashed window in Memphis brilliantly labeled as artwork
“Lost a window to the riot, didn’t lose an opportunity,” writes Memphis resident Tagawat on r/Memphis. (Thanks, Jeff Cross!) Source: https://boingboing.net/2020/06/02/smashed-window-in-memphis-bril.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out…
'This is a nation of values': Biden hits out at Trump threat to crush protests and mocks him for 'brandishing' Bible
Joe Biden has condemned Donald Trump’s threat to use the US military to crush nationwide protests over police brutality and mocked him for his photo…
Blackout Tuesday: What do Instagram black squares mean – and how can you take part?
Posts are intended to show solidarity with Black Lives Matter protests sweeping the US Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/features/blackout-tuesday-instagram-black-squares-how-to-post-box-a9543896.html Proactive Computing found this story and shared it with…
NYPD officer appears to brandish gun at protesters in video
The incident follows others that have come under scrutiny, including video of two NYPD SUVs plowing into a crowd of protesters in Brooklyn. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/nypd-officer-appears-brandish-gun-protesters-mayor-says-absolutely-unacceptable-n1221141…
Blackout Tuesday: Music industry observes day of reflection in solidarity with Black Lives Matter protests
Music industry figures and record label employees will take the day to ‘disconnect from work and reconnect with our community’ Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/george-floyd-protests-blackout-tuesday-black-lives-matter-minneapolis-a9542376.html Indie Brew found…
'Anonymous' online activists see huge, unexplained surge in support amid Black Lives Matter protests
‘There is something interesting going on’ Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/anonymous-activists-online-george-floyd-protests-black-lives-matter-a9544261.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it with you. The Article Was Written/Published By: Andrew…
WATCH as Virginia police fire tear gas at KNEELING protesters with hands in the air
The mayor and chief of police of Richmond, Virginia, have each apologized after police opened fire with tear gas on kneeling protesters with their hands…
‘We’re horrified’: Intl media rights group cites 125 VIOLATIONS of press freedom by US police during George Floyd protests
US police have violated the constitution with arrests and violence against reporters covering the anti-police-brutality demonstrations, a global media rights group has said. The rallies…
Prime minister calls for investigation into alleged police attack on Australian news crew outside White House
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Tuesday called for an investigation into an alleged police attack on an Australian news crew outside of the White House…
New York press photographer shoved down by police at protest
A photographer for media organizations in New York was pushed to the ground by a police officer in Syracuse while covering a protest on Monday despite…
“Shaken”: St. John’s rector caught up in tear gas deployment at church
Clergy of the historic St. John’s Episcopal Church expressed furor and confusion over President Trump’s visit on Monday, which he claimed was to honor the…
Bishop 'outraged' after Trump had protesters tear-gassed before posing with bible at her church
‘We need moral leadership and he’s done everything to divide us’, said bishop on Donald Trump Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/trump-church-bible-protest-tear-gas-george-floyd-white-house-a9543741.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and…
Seattle police officer caught kneeling on the necks of multiple George Floyd protesters
Video footage from a weekend of riots show one officer in Seattle using the same chokehold that led to George Floyd’s death on multiple protesters…
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