Minneapolis To Hire “Social Media Influencers” To Report During Upcoming George Floyd Death Trial

Wilco‘s Jeff Tweedy has revealed a portion of his royalties will be donated to local charity I Grow Chicago.Tweedy pledged five per cent of his royalties to social justice organisations following the global Black Lives Matter protests in June last year in response to the police killing of George Floyd.According to its website, I Grow Chicago’s aim is to grow the neighbourhood of Englewood “from surviving to thriving through community connection, skill building, and opportunity”.In a new

Black Lives Matter protests in the United States last summer. "That fight we had in us, the summer of 2020, keep that same energy," H.

H.E.R. is opening up about her song inspired by the late George Floyd, «I Can't Breathe,» at the 2021 GRAMMYs on Sunday.

H.E.R. is looking good in a purple velvet suit while arriving at the 2021 Grammys at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Sunday (March 14).

direct to your inbox Three men have been arrested after the George Floyd mural in Manchester's Northern Quarter was damaged again.

The city of Minneapolis on Friday agreed to pay $27 million to settle a civil lawsuit from George Floyd’s family over the Black man’s death in police custody, as jury selection continued in a former officer’s murder trial.

George Floyd over the Black man's death in police custody last year. The city council voted 13-0 to approve the settlement, which directs $500,000 to be used to benefit the George Floyd Memorial site at 38th and Chicago.

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The eyes of the world will focus on Minneapolis this Monday, as the trial of a former police officer accused of killing George Floyd is expected to begin.

Chris Willman Music WriterWhen Leslie Odom Jr. signed up to play Sam Cooke in “One Night in Miami,” he knew that he had a non-acting task awaiting him after shooting: director Regina King had already made it clear that whoever played the late, great soul singer was also who she wanted to co-write and perform an original end-credits theme.

NEW YORK -- Before a late night rehearsal in December, Terrence Floyd couldn’t remember the last time he squatted on a drum throne, sticks in hand and ready to perform.Surely, he said, it had not happened since his brother, George Floyd, died at the hands of police in Minneapolis last May, sparking a global reckoning over systemic racism and police brutality.Now, Terrence is lending a talent he honed as a youngster in a church band to help produce and promote a forthcoming album of protest

Having joined CBS’ The Talk in 2011, Sheryl Underwood, 57, is known for her big personality and stating her opinions. February’s Black History Month has been no exception, especially when it comes to discussing the progress made under the Black Lives Matter movement in our country. “I am very proud,” Sheryl told HollywoodLife EXCLUSIVELY during an episode of TVTalk on Instagram Live on Feb. 22.

direct to your inboxA 17-year-old boy is being questioned by police investigating racist graffiti scrawled on the George Floyd mural in Manchester's Northern Quarter, it's been revealed.The teenager was held by officers after a chase early on Friday morning, Greater Manchester Police said.Police were called at 5.25am to a report of criminal damage at Stevenson Square.The boy was subsequently arrested on suspicion of racially-aggravated criminal damage, GMP confirmed.He remained in custody for

direct to your inboxA councillor has slammed 'racist cowards' after the mural of George Floyd in the Northern Quarter was vandalised again.The portrait of the US security guard, who died in Minneapolis after being forcibly held down by police officers in May last year, was targeted in the early hours of Friday.Street artist Akse created the tribute in Stevenson Square in the weeks that followed his death.Councillor Jon-Connor Lyons, who represents the Piccadilly ward on Manchester city council,

NEW YORK -- The New York Times says it needs a culture change to become a better place to work, particularly for people of color.The newspaper told its employees in a report Wednesday that it will take steps to be more inclusive and welcoming, saying its study of the workplace culture represents a “call to action.”Like many news organizations, the Times looked inward following a national reckoning on race triggered by the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police last spring.

During TCA, Walt Disney Television hosted a session titled, “Inclusion Is Not A Spectator Sport”. Diversity and inclusion has been a conversation to be had on all fronts when it comes to authentic representation on film and TV.