Broadway On Demand, the newly-launched streaming platform for theater fans, has postponed its Tony Awards celebration event that was scheduled for this Sunday (June 7).The postponement is linked to the ongoing protests and unrest in the wake of the death last week of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police.The postponement was made Monday morning (June 1) by Seam Cercone, the organization's CEO/president. “We are collectively saddened and angered by the senseless murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade, Breonna Taylor and disheartened by the ongoing racism and injustices that continue to permeate our society.

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Kanye West covering college costs for George Floyd’s daughter

Kanye West has set up a college fund for the daughter of tragic police brutality victim George Floyd as part of a generous donation drive.The Power hitmaker has promised to fully cover the tuition fees for Floyd’s six-year-old girl, Gianna, after the Minnesota resident died at the hands of a white police officer last week (May 25, 2020).In addition, Kanye has stepped up and donated a total of $2 million to date to Floyd’s family, and the relatives of fellow slain African-Americans Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, to help with legal fees as they fight for justice for their loved ones.Taylor, an emergency medical worker, was fatally shot in her own home in March (2020) after police in Louisville, Kentucky stormed the property without

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Angelina Jolie Donates $200,000 to NAACP Legal Defense Fund

Angelina Jolie has donated $200,000 to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund following the unjust murder of George Floyd, reported People. Jolie made her donation ahead of her 45th birthday on June 4, which she celebrated at home with her six children.

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LIVE UPDATES: Protests over George Floyd death continue across US, world

ORLANDO, Fla. – Here’s the latest on protests surrounding the death of George Floyd, a black man who died as a white police officer knelt on his neck.ORLANDO -- A group of pastors marched through Orlando on Friday morning to protest the death of George Floyd.The pastors were joined by local leaders, including Orange County Sheriff John Mina and Orlando Police Chief Orlando Rolon.Protests across Central Florida have remained largely peaceful, with small outbreaks of vandalism.Orlando police have made several arrests over the past week related to the protests.WALK WITH US: there are no signs carried in this march but one, because we here are all united together in hope for a stronger community.

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Breonna Taylor Should Be Celebrating Her 27th Birthday. Here's How to Help Bring Her Killers to Justice.

Courier Journal.Between the coronavirus pandemic and the justified outrage over the killings of Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd, the name “Breonna Taylor” didn’t rise to the top of most people’s full newsfeeds. After immense public pressure, the office who was filmed kneeling on Floyd’s neck for over eight minutes with second degree murder and second degree manslaughter in his death, and the three other officers who were on the scene have been charged with aiding and abetting murder.

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Say Her Name: How to Honor Breonna Taylor's Birthday and Demand Justice

Breonna Taylor would have been 27 today.Taylor was an EMT who worked at two local hospitals in Louisville, Kentucky, including amid the coronavirus pandemic. She was a daughter, a granddaughter, a sister, a niece and a best friend.

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George Floyd death sparks petition sign ups to rename Glasgow slave trade streets

slave trade. A petition, launched nine months ago, has gained fresh traction with almost 8,000 signatures this week in response to the anti-racism movement sweeping the globe.

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Twitter disables Trump campaign's George Floyd video tribute

President Donald Trump points from the rooftop of the Operational Building at NASA before the launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley aboard the rocket from the Kennedy Space Center on May 30, 2020. (PhotThe three minute and 45 second clip is a montage of photos and videos of peaceful marches and police officers hugging protesters interspersed with some scenes of burning buildings and vandalism, set to gentle piano music and Trump speaking.Last month, Twitter placed fact-check warnings on two tweets from Trump's own account that called mail-in ballots “fraudulent” and predicted problems with the November U.S.

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Floyd case restokes anger over French custody death

PARIS – PARIS (AP) — Churning U.S. protests over the death of George Floyd have revived anger in France over police violence, systemic racism and the complicated case of Adama Traore, a black Frenchman who died in police custody in July 2016.

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NYC calmer as Buffalo police draw ire for protester injury

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Billie Eilish takes knee at peaceful Black Lives Matter protest in LA following George Floyd killing

Billie Eilish is one of several celebs who's been using their platform to promote Black Lives Matter amid nationwide protests.But the five-time Grammy winner has also taken her support beyond social media and to the streets.She posted a video Thursday to her Instagram story as she took a knee while participating in a peaceful protest in Los Angeles, following the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis ex-police officer Derek Chauvin.

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Kanye West joins Justice For George Floyd protest after donating $2 million to family funds

Kanye West joined a Black Lives Matter march in his hometown of Chicago to protest police brutality and the death of George Floyd.

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Trump threatens military action to quell protest over George Floyd death

For a sixth day protesters gathered in cities across the U.S. to demonstrate against racism, and the death of George Floyd.

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North Korea, Iran scold U.S. for ‘double standard’ on crushing protests

The United States is losing the moral high ground when it comes to cracking down on inconvenient protest movements, according to several governments that the U.S. has accused of anti-democratic behaviour in the past.

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George Floyd’s death still a homicide despite evidence of medical issues: experts

George Floyd had drugs in his system and severe heart disease when a Minneapolis police officer put a knee to his neck, but independent experts said the medical problems revealed in the full autopsy report don’t change the conclusion that the handcuffed man’s death was a homicide.

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TIME Magazine unveils cover inspired by George Floyd protests, honoring black lives lost

As of August 2018, 16 states have passed use-of-force laws, a handful of which restricted what police can do.

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Coronavirus outbreak: CDC director recommends people who attended protests get tested

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Meghan Markle addresses former high school about death of George Floyd

Britain’s Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle , has spoken about events following the death of George Floyd saying she was sorry that children had to grow up in a world where racism still existed and that current events in the United States were “devastating”.

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Central Floridians gather to watch George Floyd’s memorial service

ORLANDO, Fla. – As thousands of people showed up to a memorial service in Minneapolis for George Floyd, many others all across the nation gathered in groups to watch from afar.

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Orange County town hall to focus on George Floyd, police and community relations

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings will host a virtual forum Friday to discuss the recent events regarding the death of George Floyd and how the county can improve law enforcement and community relations.

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2 officers involved in George Floyd death were rookies, attorney says 1 was on his 4th day

Thomas Lane stands before the judge on Thursday.

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Experts: Floyd’s health issues don’t affect homicide ruling

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Tekashi 6ix9ine delays music video for new track Gooba ‘out of respect’ following George Floyd’s death

Tekashi 6ix9ine has delayed the release of his music video for new track Gooba ‘out of respect’ following George Floyd’s death.

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ACLU sues Trump administration over police force on protesters near White House

TOPSHOT - Police officers wearing riot gear push back demonstrators shooting tear gas next to St. John's Episcopal Church outside of the White House, June 1, 2020 in Washington D.C., during a protest over the death of George Floyd. - President Trump

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George Floyd's Minneapolis memorial service: Family shares stories, Rev. Al Sharpton delivers powerful eulogy

Family, friends, activists, and celebrities gathered Thursday to honor the life of George Floyd in Minneapolis

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Headlines, op-ed prompt staff protests at NY Times, Inquirer

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Meghan McCain Responds After Receiving Backlash for Calling New York City a 'War Zone' Amid Protests

Meghan McCain is clarifying her thoughts on the protests going on after the death of George Floyd. The 35-year-old co-host has been receiving backlash for her tweet on Tuesday, when she likened her neighborhood in New York City to a «war zone» amid the protests. Nationwide protests against police brutality and systemic racism have been ongoing following the death of Floyd, a 46-year-old Minneapolis man who died after former police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for over eight minutes.

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Calgary mayor responds to protests amid COVID-19 pandemic

During the city’s weekly COVID-19 update, Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi fielded several questions related to the recent protests that saw thousands taking to the streets, rallying against racism and police brutality amid the pandemic.

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George Floyd Memorial: Rev Al Sharpton Encourages World to Stand in Silence for 8 Minutes and 46 Seconds

Following days of nationwide protests, George Floyd's family and friends will now get to celebrate his life.

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Kanye West sets up college fund for George Floyd's daughter

Kanye West is making sure that George Floyd's 6-year-old daughter, Gianna, will have an education.

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‘Do not cooperate with evil — protest against evil’: Attorney Ben Crump speaks at George Floyd memorial

The attorney for the Floyd family advocated for justice at the June 4 event.

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'Power to the people.' Floyd's brother talks at NYC memorial

As of August 2018, 16 states have passed use-of-force laws, a handful of which restricted what police can do.

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Florida’s Fourth Estate: The death of George Floyd

ORLANDO, Fla. – The death of George Floyd has ignited protests and unrest around the world.

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Celebrities, politicians flock to Floyd memorial service

As of August 2018, 16 states have passed use-of-force laws, a handful of which restricted what police can do.

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George Floyd Memorial: Rev Al Sharpton Encourages World to Stand in Silence

Following days of nationwide protests, George Floyd's family and friends will now get to celebrate his life.

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Washington, D.C. Protestors Lead 'Lean on Me' Sing-Along in Front of the White House

After months of concerts and performances being canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, live music has returned — at protests and rallies across the country.

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Judge: $750K bail for 3 ex-officers accused in George Floyd’s death

The NAACP called on the United Nations to impose sanctions if necessary.

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Watch live: Minneapolis memorial service for George Floyd

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Friends, family and much of the community will be saying goodbye to George Floyd at a memorial service in Minneapolis Thursday afternoon, the first of three memorial services for Floyd before his funeral in Houston next week.

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George Floyd's Family Honors Him at Memorial: 'It's Amazing to See How Many Hearts He's Touched'

Following days of nationwide protests, George Floyd's family and friends will now get to celebrate his life.

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North Central University creates scholarship in George Floyd's honor, urges other colleges to follow suit

The President of North Central University announced the scholarship in George Floyd's name and challenged all other American universities to do the same. He says more than $53,000 has been donated to the university already.

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George Floyd Memorial: Photos From The Minneapolis Service Honoring His Life

On June 4, a memorial service was held in Minneapolis to honor George Floyd, an unarmed Black man who was killed by officers during an attempted arrest on May 25. Reverend Al Sharpton imparted words of action and mourning into his eulogy, remembering George, his life, and feeling so much sorrow for the future that was taken from him. George’s memorial in Minneapolis comes with added grief, as he had moved to the Minnesota city in the hopes of beginning a new chapter in his life.

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Selma Blair Helps Son Arthur Hold Private Service Honouring George Floyd

Selma Blair and her son Arthur are honouring the life of George Floyd.

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Judge: $750K bail for 3 ex-officers accused in Floyd's death

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Protests over killings of black people could erode racism, researcher says

Police officers confront protesters in Minneapolis after the death of George Floyd.

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Rev. Al Sharpton Eulogizes George Floyd In Minneapolis Memorial, First Of 3

Mourners filed into a sanctuary in Minneapolis on Thursday for the first in a series of memorials to George Floyd, whose death at the hands of police has sparked sporadic violence and turbulent protests around the world against racial injustice.

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Walmart removes firearms, ammunition from some stores amid nationwide protests

Walmart is moving firearms and ammunition out of some U.S. stores.

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Meghan Markle Speaks Out After George Floyd's Death: 'The Only Wrong Thing to Say Is to Say Nothing'

Meghan Markle is speaking out for the first time since protests have swept the nation and the world in the wake of George Floyd's death on May 25. People across the country have publicly protested police brutality after Floyd died at the age of 46 when a police officer pressed his knee into his neck for more than eight minutes.

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Rachel Griffiths apologises for ‘shallow’ post about manicures amid U.S. protests

Rachel Griffiths has apologised for sharing a “shallow” post about manicures amid the anti-racism protests occurring in the U.S.

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George Floyd memorial service: List of speakers, order of service

Artists painted a mural of George Floyd, who died after being arrested by police, outside of Cup Foods near where the incident happened.

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Broadway On Demand Postpones Tony Awards Celebration Due to George Floyd Protests

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