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From the burning of the 3rd Precinct in Minneapolis — where George Floyd was tragically killed by Minneapolis police — to the Black communities around the world joining in to showcase solidarity, there been some Earth-shaking moments over these last few days of protest.
For the first time in its 24-year history, the Mall of America hired a Black Santa Claus.
In a recent statement issued to The Associated Press, Prince's family said the concert will take place at the U.S. Bank Stadium on Oct 13.
Clark, 24, was shot by Minneapolis police after getting into a domestic dispute with his girlfriend on Nov. 15. He was unarmed when he was approached by Ringgenberg and Schwarze. The officers claimed Clark tried to take his own life by grabbing Ringgenberg's gun. The incident lasted just over a minute before Clark was fatally shot.
An encampment created by Minneapolis protesters after the shooting of Jamar Clark was torn down Thursday by police, resulting in a protest at City Hall.
A total of four men has been charged in connection with the shooting of Black Lives Matter protesters in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Police Officer Involved In Jamar Clark Death Sued Just 10 Days Prior For Excessive Force
One of the two Minneapolis police officers involved in the shooting death of Jamar Clark was sued just 10 days prior to the incident for excessive force in a separate case.
On Friday, the Minneapolis chapter of Black Lives Matter shared a video of two masked men spewing racial slurs, with many believing the men are the same suspects who turned themselves in after the shooting on five BLM affiliates Monday evening.
Jamar Clark was taken off life support on Monday evening with his parents Irma Jean and James Hill by his bedside. The 24-year-old was shot in the head when two officers attempted to restrain him during a domestic incident early Sunday in North Minneapolis.
Witnesses claim Jamar Clark was thrown on the floor and restrained by two officers. While allegedly handcuffed, he was shot in the head "execution-style" by one of the officers.
Former Mayor of New York City Rudy Giuliani claimed that he’s received numerous death threats after the controversial comments made about President Obama. He also stood by his statements, which he previously claimed aren’t racist because Obama’s mother was white. [Huffington Post] The families of 3 young girls from Britain are begging them to return after learning they […]
