mourners in Houston honor the life of George Floyd, in Minneapolis, CBS News is learning new details from a nightclub coworker about an alleged history between Floyd and Derek Chauvin, the former officer who is charged in Floyd's death. According to a former coworker, not only did they know each other, but they had a history of friction.Floyd and Chauvin both worked security at a nightclub at the same time.
‘I Can’t Breathe’ Displayed Onscreen As Nickelodeon Goes Dark For 8 Minutes And 46 Seconds To Honour George Floyd And #BlackLivesMatter
03.06.2020 - 00:45 / etcanada.com
The Nickelodeon channel is perhaps the last place viewers would expect a statement about social justice, yet that’s just what took place on Monday evening.
Earlier that day, the children’s television broadcaster announced on social media that it would suspend its programming on Monday for eight minutes and 46 seconds — the precise amount of time that former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin had his knee on the neck of George Floyd before he died.
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09.06.2020 / 02:55
Questlove, 50 Cent, John Legend & More React to Congressional Democrats Wearing Kente Cloth to Honor George Floyd
"Justice in Policing Act of 2020" police reform bill in the wake of George Floyd's murder and resulting protests.House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senator Kamala Harris and more Democratic lawmakers wore the traditional cloth while kneeling for eight minutes and 46 seconds at the Capitol's Emancipation Hall to commemorate Floyd, a Black man who died after a white police officer knelt on his neck for the same amount of time.
peoplemagazine.co.za
06.06.2020 / 11:39
Bruce Springsteen dedicates eight-minute protest song to George Floyd
Bruce Springsteen shared a powerful tribute to George Floyd during the latest episode of his weekly radio show.
variety.com
04.06.2020 / 22:33
Celebrities and Politicians Gather to Honor George Floyd
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hollywoodlife.com
04.06.2020 / 05:43
Drake, Kevin Hart More Stars Cheer For New Charges Given To Officers Involved In George Floyd’s Death: ‘Amazing’
Drake, 33, is applauding the charges made against officers Thomas Lane, J. Kueng and Tou Thao for their involvement in the death of 46-year-old George Floyd.
perezhilton.com
03.06.2020 / 23:45
Derek Chauvin Faces Upgraded Second-Degree Murder Charge In George Floyd’s Death As The 3 Other Officers Are Finally Charged
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is increasing charges against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin from third-degree to second-degree murder in the aftermath of George Floyd‘s tragic death.
theshaderoom.com
03.06.2020 / 22:29
Minnesota Attorney General Announces Charges For The 3 Other Officers Involved In George Floyd’s Death, Derek Chauvin’s Charges Upgraded To Second-Degree Murder
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has announced charges for the three remaining officers involved in the killing of George Floyd. Those three officers are Tou Thao, Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Keung.
peoplemagazine.co.za
03.06.2020 / 10:23
JAY-Z takes out full page newspaper ads to honour George Floyd
JAY-Z and his associates at Roc Nation have spent a fortune honouring tragic Black Lives Matter icon George Floyd in a series of full-page U.S. newspaper ads.
hollywoodlife.com
03.06.2020 / 08:11
JAY-Z Takes Out Full-Page Ads In Newspapers To Honor George Floyd With MLK Quote
JAY-Z has taken to the nation’s top newspapers to decry the death of George Floyd while in Minneapolis P.D. custody.
hollywoodlife.com
03.06.2020 / 01:53
LL Cool J Goes Viral With Powerful Rap Amidst George Floyd Protests: ‘Watching That Man Die Slow Left A Hole’
LL Cool J has proved he’s still got it when it comes to delivering powerful messages via rap. He didn’t need a beat or background track for the 2:39 message he released via an Instagram video on June 1.
justjared.com
02.06.2020 / 20:37
Nickelodeon Honors George Floyd In Blackout Tuesday Commercial; Defends Going Dark To Some Parents
Nickelodeon went off air today (June 2) for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, which was the same amount of time that a police officer had his knee on top of George Floyd‘s neck, that ultimately led to his tragic murder.
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02.06.2020 / 16:07
MTV, VH1, Comedy Central and Other ViacomCBS Networks Ran 8:46 Seconds of Breathing Sounds in Honor of George Floyd
ViacomCBS networks including BET, VH1, MTV and Comedy Central went dark for nearly nine minutes on Monday night (June 1) to make a very poignant statement.