Portland, Oregon – This city continued to be a highlight in nationwide protests for racial justice and against police brutality as the largest crowd in weeks gathered on Monday night, reports CBS Portland affiliate KOIN-TV. But federal authorities used tear gas for the seventh consecutive night, as well as sudden …
Read More »Chicago police and protesters collide during attempt to topple statue
Protesters trying to knock down a Christopher Columbus statue in downtown Chicago’s Grant Park clashed with police who responded violently with batons after they said officers were hit by fireworks and thrown cans July 18, 2020 9:15 PM 4 min read Share on FacebookShare on TwitterEmail this article CHICAGO – …
Read More »Pelosi asks the FBI to investigate the fatal police shooting of Sean Monterrosa
President of the house Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiPelosi remembers John Lewis as “a titan” whose “bravery transformed our nation” Civil Rights Legend Representative John Lewis dies Pelosi asks FBI to investigate Sean Monterrosa’s fatal police shooting MORE (D-Calif.) He asked the FBI on Friday to investigate the fatal shooting of Sean …
Read More »The felony charges were dropped for 87 protesting the death of Breonna Taylor outside the Kentucky AG home
Nearly 90 protesters who were arrested earlier this week while demanding justice for Breonna Taylor were dropped on felony charges against them, the Louisville Courier Journal reported Friday. The Louisville Metropolitan Police Department (LMPD) arrested 87 protesters Tuesday outside the home of Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron (R), where they …
Read More »Police Kill “More White People” Than African Americans
WASHINGTON – President Trump was irritated in an interview Thursday when asked about the death of black Americans at the hands of the police. “So are whites. So are whites. What a terrible question to ask, “Trump told CBS chief correspondent Catherine Herridge, when he asked the president why African-Americans” …
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