George Floyd, who died at the hands of Minneapolis police, saying that he «made a mistake by the words I chose.» That was too little too late for sports gear maker Reebok, which said over the weekend it's ending a partnership with CrossFit following the tweet, while some gyms said they would end their affiliation with the workout brand.

The issue started on Saturday when the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, a research center, tweeted, «Racism and discrimination are critical public health issues that demand an urgent response,» along with the hashtag #BlackLivesMatter.

Glassman responded: «It's Floyd-19.»In another tweet, Glassman added, «Your failed model quarantined us and now you're going to model a solution to racism?»His.

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'You can call me a snitch if you want': 911 dispatcher concerned about George Floyd arrest called MPD sergeant

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A 911 dispatcher called a Minneapolis Police sergeant over her concern of the way officers were handling the deadly arrest of George Floyd Memorial Day night, according to newly released data from the Minneapolis Police Department.In the phone call with the sergeant, the dispatcher said she was watching the arrest on a live camera feed outside Cup Foods.A 911 dispatcher concerned over what she was seeing in the arrest of George Floyd called a Minneapolis Police sergeant to tell him what she saw.“You can call me a snitch if you want to,” she told the sergeant, before explaining that the live video showed “all of them sat on this man,” referring to the officers who restrained George Floyd for 8 minutes and 46 seconds as

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Celebrities who have apologised after racism accusations from blackface to offensive slurs

A growing number of comedians, actors and singers have been called out in recent weeks and held to account for their offensive behaviour in the past – whether that’s blackface or using racial slurs – finding themselves in the thick of racism rows. It’s been a progressive few weeks which have seen the Black Lives Matter protests gathering momentum around the world following the death of George Floyd, forcing society – and celebrities – to look closer at systemic racism.

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Bob Dylan calls George Floyd death “beyond ugly” and hopes “justice comes swift”

Bob Dylan has discussed the death of George Floyd in a rare new interview.Speaking to The New York Times, Dylan discussed his new album ‘Rough & Rowdy Ways’ as well as the impact of the coronavirus, and the death of Floyd, which has sparked worldwide Black Lives Matter protests.During the interview, Dylan said that it “sickened me no end to see George tortured to death like that,” adding: “It was beyond ugly. Let”s hope that justice comes swift for the Floyd family and for the nation.”Elsewhere in the interview, Dylan stated his belief that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is “a forerunner of something else to come,” saying: “Extreme arrogance can have some disastrous penalties.“Maybe we are on the eve of destruction.

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Japan, New Zealand march to mourn George Floyd, seek change

TOKYO – Holding handmade signs that read “Black Lives Matter,” several hundred people marched peacefully at a Tokyo park Sunday, highlighting the outrage over the death of George Floyd even in a country often perceived as homogeneous and untouched by racial issues. Mitsuaki Shidara, standing in the crowd at Yoyogi Park, said Japan has plenty of discrimination problems, but they're overlooked.“We are all human first, but we are divided by nationality, gender, religion, skin color,” he said, wearing a pendant with the Japanese character for “love,” which he said was his favorite word.“What’s happening in the U.S.

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Hundreds of demonstrators gather outside Orlando City Hall for third consecutive weekend

ORLANDO, Fla. – After weeks of protests and demonstrations across the nation, hundreds gathered in front of Orlando City Hall demanding change after the death of George Floyd.Orlando police officers blocked off several streets, including Orange Avenue, Anderson Street and Division Avenue to allow protests to march in the streets.This all comes after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25.Demonstrators and organizers News 6 spoke with said their discussion focused on tangible reform and actionable change, including pushing more people to the polls and accountability from politicians.Speakers at the event applauded the continued turnout, even after three weeks.“I believe consistency is the key,” T.J. Legacy-Cole said.

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Kim Kardashian, Viola Davis And More Demand Investigation After Robert Fuller Was Found Dead Hanging From A Tree

Police in California on Friday said a young Black man found hanging from a tree in a reported committed suicide, stirring outrage among community members who said authorities were too quick to draw conclusions about what could have been a hate crime.

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Officer charged in George Floyd's death eligible for pension money

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is eligible to receive pension benefits during his retirement years even if he's convicted of killing George Floyd, according to the Minnesota agency that represents retired public workers.Chauvin is charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder and manslaughter in the May 25 death of Floyd.RELATED Tensions run high as counter-protesters march through 'Back the Blue' rally in TampaVideo of the arrest shows Chauvin, who is white, using his knee to pin down the neck of George, who was black and handcuffed, for several minutes as Floyd pleaded for air and eventually stopped moving.The Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association said in a statement that former

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Officer charged in Floyd's death eligible for pension money

MINNEAPOLIS – Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is eligible to receive pension benefits during his retirement years even if he's convicted of killing George Floyd, according to the Minnesota agency that represents retired public workers.Chauvin is charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder and manslaughter in the May 25 death of George. Video of the arrest shows Chauvin, who is white, using his knee to pin down the neck of George, who was black and handcuffed, for several minutes as Floyd pleaded for air and eventually stopped moving.

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Body camera video could offer more detail in Floyd encounter

MINNEAPOLIS – Video recorded by a bystander showed the world George Floyd’s horrifying last minutes, capturing his cries and pleas for air as a Minneapolis officer used his knee to pin down Floyd's neck.But the footage recorded by body cameras that officers wore on their chests as they were arresting Floyd is expected to show even more about what the officers and Floyd were doing and saying during that fateful encounter, and it could shape how the officers’ cases play out in court. “A video camera, when properly authenticated, is an eye witness.

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Dave Chappelle discusses George Floyd’s death in free Netflix special

Dave Chappelle addressed the killing of George Floyd and the subsequent Black Lives Matter protests in a set which took place in Ohio earlier this month. The video, titled 8:46, was filmed 6 June, at his Dave Chapelle and Friends: A Talk with Punchlines show, in Yellow Springs, Ohio, and was shared on Netflix’s YouTube channel on Friday.

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Bob Dylan says he was 'sickened' by George Floyd's death

Bob Dylan has weighed in on the police killing of George Floyd in a rare interview published Friday.The 79-year-old Nobel laureate said he was 'sickened' to see 'George tortured to death like that' in a conversation with The New York Times.He also expressed fear that the ongoing coronavirus pandemic could be 'a forerunner of something else to come,' though the one-time born-again Christian doubted it was a biblical plague.

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Dave Chappelle Addresses George Floyd's Death in Powerful Netflix Special

Dave Chappelle is returning to the stage and addressing George Floyd's death. In a new Netflix special titled 8:46, the comedian appeared in Yellow Springs, Ohio in his first gig since the Coronavirus pandemic cancelled many shows.

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Floyd's death spurs question: What is a black life worth?

MINNEAPOLIS – For 12-year-old Tamir Rice, it was simply carrying a toy handgun. For Eric Garner, it was allegedly selling untaxed cigarettes.

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Bob Dylan Talks George Floyd, COVID-19 And His Favourite Eagles Songs In NY Times Interview

Bob Dylan hasn’t given a lot of interviews in recent years, but with the upcoming release of his first album of new material since 2012’s The Tempest, he opened up in a wide-ranging discussion with The New York Times.

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Dave Chappelle speaks out on George Floyd, protests in new special, ‘8:46’

COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing Black Lives Matter protests triggered by the death of George Floyd, Dave Chappelle has partnered up with Netflix, once again, to release a surprise comedy special, 8:46.The 27-minute feature dropped on Friday morning through the streaming platform and was also released for free on the Netflix is a Joke YouTube channel — Netflix’s official hub for self-produced standup features and specials.Throughout 8:46,Chappelle focuses on controversial subjects, including Floyd’s death, the ongoing anti-racism/anti-police brutality protests triggered by it and the novel coronavirus, and despite the grim nature of the content, Chappelle keeps his audience laughing by poking fun at people like Kevin Hart, Laura Ingraham

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Pakistani truck artist paints George Floyd mural on his home

KARACHI – The brutal killing of George Floyd by police in the United States has sent shock waves across the world, even reaching Pakistan's southern Sindh province where a truck artist has painted a large mural of the slain African American on a wall of his home.The 40-year-old artist, Haider Ali, depicted Floyd surrounded by a colorful heart-shaped garland of flowers, with slogans such as #Black Lives Matter on one side and #justice and #equality on the other. “This is a message of peace and love to all," Ali told The Associated Press on Friday, as he put the finishing touches on the mural.

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Why Brad Pitt Went Public With Support For Black Lives Matter By Joining Protest For George Floyd

Attending the Black Lives Matter protests in Los Angeles on June 7 was a no brainer for Brad Pitt. Brad, 56, attempted to go incognito at the protest by keeping his motorcycle helmet on, but fans immediately recognized the movie star, who was wearing a hoodie emblazoned with George Floyd‘s name. The actor’s an ardent supporter of the movement, and the proud father of a Black daughter — why wouldn’t he be there to fight alongside the protesters, a source asked HollywoodLife.

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Dave Chappelle discusses George Floyd death in surprise set shared on YouTube

Dave Chappelle has addressed the killing of George Floyd and the subsequent Black Lives Matter protests in a set that took place in Ohio earlier this month (June 2020).The video, titled 8:46, was filmed 6 June, at his Dave Chapelle and Friends: A Talk with Punchlines show, in Yellow Springs, Ohio, and was shared on Netflix’s YouTube channel on Friday (June 12, 2020).(NSFW)Throughout the performance Chappelle referenced the 8 minutes and 46 seconds, the length of time former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on Floyd’s neck during his attempted arrest, eventually killing him.“I can’t get that number out of my head because it was my time of birth on my birth certificate,” Chappelle said.

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Dave Chappelle Addresses George Floyd Death in Powerful New Special '8:46'

Dave Chappelle addressed the death of George Floyd and the ongoing nationwide protests against police brutality in his surprise new special 8:46dropped on Netflix's comedy YouTube channel early Friday morning. The special, titled after the length of time Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin had his knee on Floyd's neck, starts with Chappelle praising the people out in the streets protesting against police brutality and systemic racism.

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Dave Chappelle sounds off on George Floyd, blasts Candace Owens in surprise special

debuted for free on its YouTube comedy channel late Thursday.In a set rife with his signature searing social commentary (warning: the language is raw), the comedian touches on everything from George Floyd’s death to being unable to accept a Grammy Award on the day Kobe Bryant died, to the hypocrisy of conservative TV host Laura Ingraham — and even throws in a signature bit about Ja Rule for levity.“It’s hard to figure out what to say about George Floyd, so I’m not going to say it yet,” Chappelle opens, flipping through a black notebook, later adding, “I got to tell you, this is like the first concert in North American since all this s–t happened, so like it or not, it’s history.

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Jessie J goes for dinner as she tells fans to ‘check in with their mental health’ after emotional George Floyd posts

Black Lives Matter movement on social media since George Floyd’s horrific death on May 25. Floyd, a 46-year-old black father, died after a white police officer knelt on his neck for almost nine minutes after arresting him in Minneapolis.

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Dave Chappelle talks George Floyd killing in comedy set

Dave Chappelle has addressed the killing of George Floyd and the subsequent Black Lives Matter protests in a set which took place in Ohio earlier this month.

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Watch Dave Chappelle speak out on George Floyd’s death in Netflix special ‘8:46’

Netflix have shared a powerful Dave Chappelle set from Dave Chappelle & Friends: A Talk with Punchlines titled ‘8:46’ — you can watch the full video below.In the video shared yesterday (June 11) the comedian addresses the killing of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter protests that have sprung up across the world in response, as well as other topics including the late Kobe Bryant.The 27-minute video was released on Netflix’s YouTube channel ‘Netflix Is A Joke’ and was named after the amount of time former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on Floyd’s neck during his attempted arrest on May 25, killing him.During the set, which was originally performed on June 6, Chappelle said: “I can’t get that number out of my head because

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Historical figures reassessed around globe after Floyd death

The rapidly unfolding movement to pull down Confederate monuments around the U.S. in the wake of George Floyd’s death at the hands of police has extended to statues of slave traders, imperialists, conquerors and explorers around the world, including Christopher Columbus, Cecil Rhodes and Belgium’s King Leopold II.

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For Ellison, Floyd case brings pressure -- and opportunity

MINNEAPOLIS – Keith Ellison has been a civil rights activist, a defense attorney, a cable-TV favorite, a rabble-rouser in Congress, a party operator and an occasional provocateur on Twitter. But he’s only rarely been a prosecutor — until now.

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Some Minneapolis officers vow support for department change

MINNEAPOLIS – A group of Minneapolis police officers on Thursday condemned the former officer charged with murder in George Floyd’s death, and said they're ready to back the police chief’s promised overhaul of the department.Fourteen officers signed an open letter Thursday addressed to “Dear Everyone -- but especially Minneapolis citizens.”The letter says Officer Derek Chauvin “failed as a human” and “stripped George Floyd of his dignity and life.”Chauvin is charged with second-degree murder in Floyd’s May 25 death.

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Historical figures under attack after George Floyd's death

The rapidly unfolding movement to pull down Confederate monuments around the U.S. in the wake of George Floyd’s death has extended to statues of slave traders, imperialists, conquerors and explorers around the world, including Christopher Columbus, Cecil Rhodes and Belgium’s King Leopold II.

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Floyd death spurs action in Minn. sports for societal change

MINNEAPOLIS – Eric Kendricks woke up distressed shortly after George Floyd was killed just a few miles from the stadium where the Minnesota Vikings play. Kendricks, the All-Pro inside linebacker who has mostly stayed out of the spotlight during his first five seasons in the NFL, was “super emotional” enough that he took to his Twitter account to call out the league for what he and many of his peers saw as inaction on social justice issues.

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Ludacris Opens Up About George Floyd's Funeral & What He's Doing to Fight Racial Inequality

Taking action in more ways than one. Ludacris was working to launch Kid Nation, a platform that aims to educate the next generation about current events through music, before George Floyd's death.

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1 of 4 former police officers charged in George Floyd’s death released on bail

George Floyd, 46, a Black man whose death in custody set off protests for police reform and racial justice, was released on bail on Wednesday.Former officer Thomas Lane, 37, who had been held on $750,000 bail was freed from Hennepin County jail, sheriff’s office records showed. He was one of the three police officers charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder and aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in Floyd’s death on May 25.A fourth officer, Derek Chauvin, was videotaped pressing his knee to Floyd’s neck as he gasped “I can’t breathe” and called for his mother before he died.

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George Floyd’s brother breaks down about Minneapolis video: ‘You don’t even do that to an animal’

One of the brothers of George Floyd, whose death in Minneapolis sparked protests around the world, broke down in front of a Democratic-led congressional panel on Wednesday, calling for the conviction of the officers involved in his brother’s death, as lawmakers continued to discuss the issues police brutality. “Anybody with a heart, they know that’s wrong.

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Officer facing aiding and abetting charge in death of George Floyd released on bail

Thomas Lane was arrested Wednesday in connection with the death of George Floyd. (Hennepin County Jail)MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (FOX 9) - One of the three former officers charged with aiding and abetting in the death of George Floyd has been released on bail.According to jail records, Thomas Lane was released from custody at 4:08 p.m., a week after he was first taken into custody.He was charged last week in Floyd's death, days after Derek Chauvin was charged with murder in the case.

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What cities and states are doing to reform policing policies following George Floyd's death

LOS ANGELES - The death of George Floyd during an encounter with Minneapolis police sparked outrage and national and international demonstrations in which thousands of people gathered to demand reform and an end to systemic racism.In response to the protests, cities across the United States are beginning to look over their policies concerning how members of law enforcement conduct themselves when interacting with their communities.While initiatives have been brought up on the national level, some mayors and governors have already taken it upon themselves to review their policing policies in hopes of making significant changes, some of which have already taken effect.CALIFORNIAIn the wake of Floyd’s death, the Los Angeles Police Department

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Q&A: Orlando pediatrician explains how racism can impact children’s health

ORLANDO, Fla. – The global outcry surrounding race and policing following the death of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis has lead to many conversations about racism in the United States.News 6 interviewed Dr.

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Scots gyms vow to cut ties with global CrossFit brand after racial remarks from CEO

racial remarks from their CEO.Greg Glassman - the American co-founder of the hugely-successful cult fitness company - was forced to stand down after a major backlash to his tweets about George Floyd, who died while being arrested by police in Minneapolis last month.A string of Scottish gyms affiliated with the brand have now vowed to follow the lead of a number of big-name sports companies and athletes who turned their back on the firm.Glassman - whose company generates more than £3billion in annual revenue - sparked fury when he tweeted: “It’s FLOYD-19”, in response to a post by Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation which described racism and discrimination as a “public health issue”.He later tweeted: “Your failed model quarantined

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Minnesota lawmakers pressed to make changes after Floyd

MINNEAPOLIS – The death of George Floyd is sparking calls for the Minnesota Legislature to remove racial inequities from the criminal justice system in the state where he died and to aid neighborhoods damaged in unrest that followed.But it’s not clear yet how far lawmakers will go when they reconvene in a special session Friday, given that Republicans who control the Senate have been cool to major changes. Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka said his top priority instead will be trying to terminate the emergency executive powers that he contends Democratic Gov.

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Men seen reenacting George Floyd's death during counter-protest fired, suspended from jobs

FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. - Two men who allegedly reenacted the police custody death of George Floyd during a counter-protest in Gloucester County are now facing disciplinary action from their employers.Jim DeMarco has reportedly been fired from his job at FedEx.

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'Stop the pain,' a brother of George Floyd tells Congress

WASHINGTON - Philonese Floyd challenged Congress on Wednesday to “stop the pain" so that his brother George wouldn't be just "another name” on a growing list of those killed during interactions with police.Floyd's appearance before a House hearing came a day after funeral services for his bother, the 46-year-old Minnesota man whose death has become a worldwide symbol in demonstrations over calls for changes to police practices and an end to racial prejudices.“I’m here today to ask you to make it stop.

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CrossFit CEO Greg Glassman Resigns After Controversial Comment About George Floyd

Greg Glassman is stepping down as CEO of CrossFit after he mad a controversial comment about George Floyd on Twitter.A few days ago, Greg replied to a tweet about racial discrimination being a public health issue, with a reference to George Floyd and COVID-19. Glassman combined the words, commenting “It’s FLOYD-19”, and now says he has hurt many CrossFit members with his words.“I, CrossFit HQ., and the CrossFit community will not stand for racism.

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George Floyd’s death is ‘changing the world,’ his brother says

WASHINGTON – Philonise Floyd, the brother of George Floyd, says he’s testifying to Congress because he wants his brother’s death to be "more than another name” on a growing list of those killed during interactions with police.Floyd's appearance before a House hearing Wednesday comes a day after funeral services for George Floyd, who has become a worldwide symbol in demonstrations calling for changes to police practices and an end to racial prejudices.“If his death ends up changing the world for the better. And I think it will.

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Backlash to George Floyd tweet forces out CrossFit founder

It's FLOYD-19," he replied Saturday, and in a second tweet criticized the group's “failed” quarantine model and accused it of attempting to “model a solution to racism.”Some 1,250 gyms have now severed links with CrossFit, according to industry blog Morning Chalk Up. An anonymously-curated Google spreadsheet lists hundreds of CrossFit affiliates with links to their social media accounts, with most saying they have cut ties, or are considering doing so.

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Rose McGowan calls Joe Biden a 'wolf in sheep's clothing' amid ongoing protests following George Floyd's death

Rose McGowan shared a pair of tweets suggesting that neither Joe Biden nor Democrats are the solution to the systemic racism being protested across the country. Like many celebrities, the actress and activist has been vocal on social media about the protests that have emerged in the wake of George Floyd’s death while in police custody in Minneapolis, Minn.

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CBC host Wendy Mesley apologizes for using a certain word in discussion on race

Wendy Mesley says she’s sorry and “deeply ashamed” after using “a word that should never be used” during an editorial discussion about current issues regarding race.“The Weekly with Wendy Mesley” host took to her Twitter account to post about the incident, which now has her off the air while the CBC investigates.pic.twitter.com/8fWoEMIJ10— Wendy Mesley (@WendyMesleyCBC) June 9, 2020Mesley’s statement did not identify the word but said it “was not aimed at anyone.”She said she used it as she was quoting a journalist they were intending to interview on a panel discussion about coverage of racial inequality.

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CrossFit CEO resigns over insensitive George Floyd tweet

WASHINGTON : The CEO of CrossFit is stepping down after his tweet about George Floyd sparked a social media backlash and led to affiliated gyms and Reebok cutting ties with the exercise brand.Greg Glassman said in a statement posted on CrossFit Inc.'s website late Tuesday that he decided to retire. Glassman had apologized earlier for tweets that sparked online outrage by connecting Floyd, a black man who died at the hands of Minneapolis police, and the coronavirus pandemic.He said he had made a mistake and should have been more sensitive, but denied being racist.“On Saturday I created a rift in the CrossFit community and unintentionally hurt many of its members," he said.

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Brad Pitt wears George Floyd hoodie at Black Lives Matter protest; Alia Shawkat apologises for old racial slur

Brad Pitt has stepped out to show his support towards the Black Lives Matter protest in the US. The Once Upon A Time in Hollywood star, who has been couped up in his Los Angeles home since the Coronavirus-induced lockdown was announced, was spotted at a huge LA protest.

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Sarah Jessica Parker shares a powerful message about inequality as George Floyd is laid to rest

Just as George Floyd is laid to rest at his funeral services in Houston, Sarah Jessica Parker shared a powerful message about inequalityThe 55-year-old actress took to Instagram on Tuesday, just as Floyd's funeral was being held, as she hoped his death sparks some much needed change.Her message was accompanied by several photos from protests that have happened across New York City since Floyd's tragic death. Message:Just as George Floyd is laid to rest at his funeral services in Houston, Sarah Jessica Parker shared a powerful message about inequality'Today Mr.

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CrossFit CEO Greg Glassman Resigns After George Floyd Tweets Spark Outrage

CrossFit CEO Greg Glassman announced Tuesday that he will resign from his position and retire, days after his tweets about the coronavirus and the death of George Floyd sparked outrage nationwide. Glassman said he can't let his actions hurt the company's mission, which he described as «too important to jeopardize.»«On Saturday I created a rift in the CrossFit community and unintentionally hurt many of its members,» Glassman said in a statement.

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George Floyd laid to rest alongside mum as thousands line streets for emotional funeral

Thousands lined the streets as George Floyd was laid to rest alongside his mother during an emotional funeral - broadcast live across the US.

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