Spike Lee makes statement on George Floyd death with short film

H.E.R. has shared a powerful new song ‘I Can’t Breathe’ in response to the death of George Floyd in Minnesota last month.

Spike Lee has compared the latest Black Lives Matter protests to the civil rights movements that took place in the 1960s.Following the death of African-American man George Floyd at the hands of a white cop in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 25 May, calls for an end to racial injustice have intensified worldwide. Accordingly, director Spike has responded by creating a new short film.

Three former police officers involved in the death of George Floyd have been arraigned in Minnesota. Tou Thao, Thomas Lane, J.

Beyoncé is speaking out about the future of the fight against racial injustice. After days of worldwide protests against police brutality and systemic racism, the singer took to Instagram to encourage activists to keep the fight going and stay focused.

The three other Minneapolis police officers who were fired for their involvement in George Floyd's death have been charged with aiding and abetting murder, according to court records obtained by CBS Minnesota. Additionally, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has also increased former officer Derek Chauvin's murder charge to second-degree murder.

The Minnesota attorney general has charged three more ex-police officers over George Floyd’s death - and upgraded the charge against Derek Chauvin to second-degree murder.

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.

By Ted Johnson

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.

Katherine Heigl is losing sleep over how to explain the horrific death of George Floyd to her African-American daughter.

Jay-Z praised Minnesota Governor Tim Walz following the announcement on Sunday that the state’s attorney general would take the lead on any charges brought against the officers involved in the death of George Floyd.

Adele is standing is solidarity with George Floyd, who was wrongfully murdered early last week by a Minnesota police officer who knelt on his neck (the independent autopsy recently ruled it a homicide due to asphyxiation).As protests nationwide demanding justice continue to grow, the singer urged her followers to "be righteously angered but be focused! Keep listening, keep asking and keep learning!""It’s important we don’t get disheartened, hijacked or manipulated right now," she wrote on

The famous rapper shared a new statement regarding the senseless killing of George Floyd, pleading with the attorney general for all police officers involved in the murder to be prosecuted! Jay Z also promised to ‘fight for justice’ as well, in his message. Minnesota governor, Tim Walz, confirmed yesterday that Jay himself had called to discuss justice for George Floyd.

Spike Lee has made his own powerful statement about the death of George Floyd at the hands of police by releasing a short film comparing his treatment to a scene from his film Do The Right Thing.

Spike Lee has made his own powerful statement about the death of George Floyd at the hands of police by releasing a short film comparing his treatment to a scene from his film Do The Right Thing. Floyd passed away last Monday after being apprehended by police in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with Derek Chauvin, an officer who was filmed kneeling on his neck facing a third degree murder charge and three other officers dismissed over the incident.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is declaring his support for non-violent demonstrators marching against police brutality. Cuomo said during a coronavirus press conference on Friday that he stands «with the protesters» who are advocating for justice following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 25.