US military now rethinking links to Confederate army symbols
Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy, both former Army officers, put out word through their spokesmen that they are “open to a bipartisan discussion” of renaming Army bases such as North Carolina’s Fort Bragg that honor Confederate officers who led the fight against the Union and directly or implicitly defended the institution of slavery.
Activist groups call for Dallas ISD to dismantle its police force
The call to defund or dismantle police in the wake of George Floyd’s killing by a Minneapolis police officer is extending beyond city police departments into schools
Dallas Police Oversight Board discusses calls to reallocate funding to Dallas Police Department
After nearly two weeks of protests filling the streets, the Dallas Police Oversight Board is meeting virtually to discuss how the department's handled those protests.
Dallas Mavericks host public forum with police, local leaders to discuss systematic racism
The Dallas Mavericks held a Courageous Conversation Forum outside the American Airlines Center as the death of George Floyd’s death has prompted global discussions about systemic racism.
Jack Dorsey says Twitter and Square will honor Juneteenth as company holiday
Celebrated on June 19, the date is considered the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States.
President Trump pushes conspiracy theory about injured protester
President Trump made seemingly baseless accusations against an elderly New York man who remains hospitalized with head injuries after he was pushed to the ground by a police officer at a protest in Buffalo and was strongly rebuked by Governor Cuomo.
‘This was not just a tragedy, it was a crime’: Al Sharpton delivers eulogy at George Floyd funeral
Rev. Al Sharpton, the prominent civil rights activist, spoke on racial injustice in the U.S. during his eulogy at the funeral of George Floyd. In his impassioned speech, Sharpton criticized the response of major corporations on Floyd’s death and called for equal protections of black and white Americans under the law.
George Floyd funeral photos: Family, notable figures gather together to say goodbye
People gathered to pay their respects to Floyd in a private funeral on Tuesday, June 9.
Banksy posts artwork paying tribute to George Floyd on social media
Famed and mysterious street artist Banksy, posted new artwork to his Instagram in light of the current events happening across the United States and the world since the death of George Floyd.
Denton County Commissioners approve removal of Confederate memorial
Denton County Commissioners voted Tuesday to remove a prominent Confederate soldier memorial from the courthouse square in Denton.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will sign order to ban chokeholds
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced during the funeral for George Floyd that he would sign an executive order banning the use of chokeholds and strangleholds by law enforcement.
‘These are not just names, but loved ones’: BabyNames.com lists names of individuals killed by police
BabyNames.com displayed the names of people who were killed by police over the years on their homepage.
'Now is the time for racial justice': Biden delivers video message at George Floyd funeral
The former vice president spoke in a pre-recorded message played during the private service.
PGA Tour to hold minute of silence at 8:46 to honor George Floyd
In a memo to players Tuesday, Commissioner Jay Monahan said there would be a moment of silence in each of the four rounds at the Charles Schwab Challenge that will coincide with the 8:46 a.m. tee time.
Confederate soldiers monument to be taken down in Fort Worth
Tarrant County Commissioners voted 4-0, with one abstention, on Tuesday to take down the monument that was installed in 1953.
George Floyd funeral service: List of speakers, order of service
Some of those planned to speak at George Floyd’s funeral service include Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee, Congressman Al Green, and Rev. Al Sharpton – who will deliver the eulogy.
Black Lives Matter painted on Dallas City Hall plaza
The artists were volunteers and worked Monday night into early Tuesday to paint the giant block letters using washable paint.
Richmond judge issues order halting Lee statue removal for 10 days
A judge in Richmond has issued an injunction preventing Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s administration from removing an iconic statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee for the next 10 days.
Fort Worth police chief drops all rioting charges from city protests
The Fort Worth Police Department is dropping all rioting charges from protests last week.
President Donald Trump to restart rallies amid COVID-19 pandemic
It is still unclear as to what COVID-19 preventative measures or guidelines will be in place at the events.