Minneapolis celebrates the life of Floyd on the first anniversary of his Death
If you were driving through the 5-mile stretch of Lake Street in Minneapolis on the first anniversary of George Floyd’s death, the chances are you’d see buildings still boarded up, empty lots still composed of ashes that were once brick and mortar, and Lil’ Baby playing on Hot 102.5 Twin Cities Radio, rapping that “It’s bigger […]
Weekend Review: At Least 68 Dead After Blast Near School in Afghanistan
At least 58 people died, and more than 165 were wounded after a car bomb detonated in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Saturday. Many of the victims were young girls who attended a nearby school. The explosion occurred in the afternoon when girls’ classes were in session, and authorities suspect they were the target. It is unclear […]
Chauvin Found Guilty of All Charges in Floyd’s Murder
The trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has come to a close almost a full year since the world witnessed George Floyd’s horrific murder. With an anxious crowd gathered outside the courthouse, the jury relayed their decision on Tuesday after more than ten hours of deliberation spread over two days. Guilty on all […]
Weekend Review: Great Britain Prince Philip Dies at 99
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and husband to Queen Elizabeth II, died on Friday at 99. Buckingham Palace’s statement confirmed the prince “passed away peacefully (on Friday) morning at Windsor Castle.” The Royal Family will observe two weeks of mourning as the prince’s coffin lays at rest, reportedly in a private chamber inside the castle. […]
Weekend Review: FL Rep. Matt Gaetz’s Raunchy Games Under Investigation
Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida is under federal investigation concerning his sexual relationships, which reportedly may have included sex with a minor. According to The New York Times, investigators found communications between Gaetz and another Florida Republican, former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg, suggesting they both solicited sex with women in exchange for […]
Witnesses Relive Guilt, Trauma, Over Floyd During the Trial of Derek Chauvin
The trial of Derek Chauvin for killing George Floyd continued on Thursday as witnesses and first responders testify. According to court testimony, EMS workers were initially called to the scene at 8:20 p.m. for a mouth injury, a low-priority call that didn’t require the responding ambulance to turn on its sirens. One minute later, the […]
2020 Biggest Stories That Took Our Breath Away
COVID-19 The world spent the entirety of 2020 in the grips of the coronavirus pandemic. But Americans demanded the right to live free of lockdowns, even if it meant death for them or others. COVID-19 is believed to have originated in China with a case of illness that occurred last November. Since then, the virus […]
Weekend Review: Body Cam Shows Officer Lack Of Empathy During George Floyd’s Last Moment
Newly released footage from a body camera worn by former Officer Tou Thao during George Floyd’s arrest highlights the startling lack of empathy shown by another former officer towards Floyd while he was dying in police custody. “This is why you don’t do drugs, kids,” Thao told a growing crowd of disturbed onlookers, who pleaded […]
Weekend Review: America Celebrates Juneteenth Through Steep Racial Tensions
Juneteenth: Friday marked 155 years since the end of the tradition of slavery in the U.S. on holiday known as Juneteenth, or June 19th. While the day is not yet recognized as a national holiday, it is nationally recognized by many citizens, specifically Black Americans, as a day of the momentous celebration. The day brought […]