George Floyd Remembered With Tributes From Barack Obama, Elizabeth Warren Two Years After His Murder

Michelle Obama took to instagram to wish her daughter Sasha a happy birthday. The former first lady posted a heart-melting super sweet message for her youngest daughter who was turning 21!Ms. Obama shared a photo of her holding baby Sasha and captioned it: “My baby has grown into a beautiful, independent, compassionate, highly capable young woman.

Matt James, who made history last year as the first Black (male) lead on one of TV’s biggest shows, The Bachelor, has had over a year to reflect on the experience and now says he sees the full scope of the opportunity lost. Given the landmark nature of his role, James says he expected the show’s producers would use the conversations around race and other matters he was having with the contestants and then-host Chris Harrison to illuminate the issues the country was facing in the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd. But when he saw the show after it was edited, those discussions and even the reality of his own accomplishments were subsumed by the show’s fluffier fare.

Sasha Obama! Barack and Michelle Obama's younger daughter turned 21 on Friday, and her parents are celebrating the milestone birthday with the sweetest tributes on social media. The former president shared an adorable throwback photo of him with baby Sasha on Instagram, writing, «Happy birthday, Sasha! I have loved watching you grow into the intelligent, beautiful, and caring young woman you've become. And no matter how old you get—you'll always be my baby girl.

Division Commander with the Richland County Sheriff’s Departmentin Columbia, South Carolina. The trio will provide live analysis and context about the events happening on the show.“Law enforcement is front and center in the national discussion, and our hope is that showing the work of police officers in a live format will provide viewers with direct access to the work they do,” Abrams said in a statement. “I’m thrilled our team is finally back together and excited that REELZ has committed to making this show front and center on their network.”“On Patrol: Live” also plans to feature civilians who are interested in interacting with their local police department through citizen ride-alongs.

Live PD is making a return to TV. The hit reality show is coming back with a new name and network. On Patrol: Live (w/t), from the producers of Live PD, will premiere this summer, live, Friday and Saturday nights from 9 pm to 12 am ET on Reelz, with Dan Abrams back as host.

Barack Obama is virtually joining the Platinum Jubilee celebration. Obama sent a video message to Queen Elizabeth II to congratulate her on her 70th anniversary as a queen.“May the light of your crown continue to reign supreme,” Obama said during the BBC broadcast of Trooping the Colour. “When you’re president of the United States, you meet a lot of remarkable people, and you try under all circumstances to retain your composure,” the 44th president began his message.

Black Lives Matter routine during Wednesday’s Britain’s Got Talent semi-final after it broke Ofcom’s record for TV complaints in 2020. The dance troupe – who were crowned winners of the ITV series in 2009 – returned to the stage with an electrifying routine, and the group which includes members Perri Kiely and Jordan Banjo took the knee while Ashley declared: ‘You have to stand by what you believe in if you want to make change. ’‘We said what we said, and we will say it again.

Diversity returned to the Britain's Got Talent stage for a live semi-final performance, choosing to take the knee once again in a tremendous and defiant display. The dance troupe's last appearance on the show, in 2020, amassed more than 20,000 complaints to Ofcom, after a performance themed around the Black Lives Matter protests, which were taking place following the death of George Floyd. In a nod to the horrific case, Ashley Banjo had his neck knelt on by a white dancer dressed as a police officer before the group took a knee during the routine.Their powerful routine garnered a mixed reaction from viewers, with many praising them for using their platform to share an important message, while others argued it was too political for national television.

abandoned later that year during demonstrations stemming from long-simmering tensions between protesters and the police department and sparked by the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer. The fire attracted immediate attention, and officers who were on scene observed Garcia a short distance away.

Barack Obama shared a video of one of the most emblematic and heartwarming moments of his presidency. The video, shared on his Instagram, shows a reunion between himself and Jacob Philadelphia, a now high schooler who has a photo with Obama that has become one of the most emblematic moments in his presidency.Barack Obama shows off his presidential body while in Hawaii with the familyMalia Obama goes on a walk with her sister’s boyfriendA post shared by Barack Obama (@barackobama)In 2009, Carlton Philadelphia was a former staffer of the National Security Agency. He and his two sons were touring the Oval Office.

Former President Barack Obama is reconnecting with an old friend. On Friday, the 60-year-old politician shared a video on his Instagram page of his reunion with new high school graduate Jacob Philadelphia.

Former President Barack Obama is reconnecting with an old friend. On Friday, the 60-year-old politician shared a video on his Instagram page of his reunion with new high school graduate Jacob Philadelphia. The two first met in 2009, when Jacob was visiting the Oval Office with his dad, former National Security Council staffer Carlton Philadelphia.

Serena Williams issued a powerful statement to express her sadness over the horrific Texas school shooting which took place in Uvalde on Tuesday.MORE: Amy Schumer, Matthew McConaughey, and more react to Texas school shootingThe tennis pro joined many others around the world in sharing her heartbreak following the tragic massacre that saw 19 children and two teachers shot and killed by a lone teenage gunman.WATCH: CBS Mornings' Tony Dokoupil shares emotional message from family of AR-15 inventorPosting on social media, Serena penned: "I have been truly heartbroken by these heinous shootings. I keep praying for the victims and people affected by these crimes."I also Pray for God’s Kingdom to come, but until then we know we are living in times that are indeed “hard to deal with”.

San Francisco Pride organisers have been told by the city’s Democratic Mayor London Breed that she will boycott the annual Pride parade, if police officers are not allowed to march  in uniform. Police presence in pride marches have been a contentious issue across the world, including in Australia. In 2020, in the wake of protests over the murder of George Floyd, SF Pride organisers had banned the police from marching in the parade in uniform.

after George Floyd's murder, Jordyn Woods and Karl-Anthony Towns were among the several witnesses in Washington, D.C. to watch as President Joe Biden signed an executive order that aims to improve police accountability. According to the White House, per CBS News, the order intends to «advance effective, accountable policing and criminal justice practices that will build public trust and strengthen public safety.» The order will require federal law enforcement agencies to implement numerous reforms and establish a national database of police misconduct.«This executive order is going to deliver the most significant police reform in decades,» President Biden said. «It applies directly, under law, to only 100,000 federal law enforcement officers, all the federal law enforcement officers.

George Floyd died at the hands of Minneapolis police officers was renamed in his honor Wednesday, among a series of events to remember a man whose killing forced America to confront racial injustice.Floyd's brother Terrence was among family members to attend as a commemorative street sign marked the corner of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue as «George Perry Floyd Square» on the two-year anniversary of his death.Floyd thanked hundreds of people who turned out to honor his brother, singing songs as they marched a block-long stretch to finish at the intersection.The renaming was followed by a candlelight vigil at a nearby ceremony.The intersection quickly became known informally as George Floyd Square soon after Floyd's death, with a large sculpture of a clenched fist as the centerpiece of memorials.«Today we honor two years since George Floyd was murdered by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin,» Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said in a statement earlier Wednesday. «Each day since, we have remembered George Floyd's life and legacy as a friend, father, brother, and loved one.

Miranda Lambert has expressed her deep sadness over the tragic events that took place in Uvalde, Texas on Tuesday.MORE: Amy Schumer, Matthew McConaughey, and more react to Texas school shootingThe country music singer revealed she is heartbroken after learning that 19 children and two adults were killed by a lone gunman who opened fire at Robb Elementary School, where children aged seven to ten were being taught.WATCH: CBS Mornings' Tony Dokoupil shares emotional message from family of AR-15 inventorTaking to her Instagram Stories, Miranda shared a photo of an outline map of Texas, which featured the words, "Pray for Uvalde, Texas" written in the middle, alongside a drawing of a heart.Underneath the picture, Miranda added a broken heart emoji to portray her devastation over the horrific Texas shooting.MORE: Hoda Kotb hosts Today alone and delivers heartbreaking message about the Texas shootingMORE: Barack Obama says 'these tragedies must end' following Sandy Hook shooting An 18-year-old suspect entered the school with a handgun, an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle, and high-capacity magazines, according to investigators. He was killed by law enforcement after his attack.Texas Governor Greg Abbott said the shooter, who he named as Salvador Ramos, abandoned a vehicle before entering the school to "horrifically, incomprehensibly" open fire.

Ellen DeGeneres invited Former First Lady Michelle Obama to roam around the Warner Bros. lot in a golf cart.