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Tim Walz activated the Minnesota National Guard Thursday to help restore calm in the Twin Cities amid escalating unrest over the death of George Floyd, who died in the custody of Minneapolis police on Memorial Day.

According to a news release, the National Guard Adjutant General will work with local government agencies to provide personnel, equipment and facilities needed “to respond to and recover from this emergency.” Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey asked the Walz to

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Kim Zolciak blasted for launching swimsuit line amid protests

Kim Zolciak-Biermann had always planned to launch her new swimsuit line launch on June 1, and nothing, not even a nation in unrest, could stop her.

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George Floyd’s brother condemns rioters from spot where he died in police custody

The grieving brother of George Floyd has slammed rioters for "messing up" the community and implored the black community to vote in all elections.

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Floyd's brother pleads for peace, Trump takes combative tone

In major U.S. cities, people took to the streets to protest the death of George Floyd.

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'After George Floyd's Murder, I Am Calling for a Declaration of a State of Emergency for Black People'

Andrea Jenkins is the Vice President of Minneapolis City Counsel for Ward Eight. After a long career in public service, when she became the first openly transgender Black woman to be elected to public office.

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George Clooney pens powerful essay on race riots in America and makes a dig at President Trump

George Clooney has penned a powerful essay about the widespread race riots across the United States, sparked by the tragic death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police.'There is little doubt that George Floyd was murdered,' Clooney, 59, began in the piece published by The Daily Beast.'This is our pandemic. It infects all of us, and in 400 years we've yet to find a vaccine.'Clooney has written the piece as America heads into a new week of civil unrest, as political leaders struggle to control the coast-to-coast outpouring of fury over police brutality, and the police killings of black people.

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Justin Trudeau Says ‘We All Have A Role’ In Confronting Racism Amid George Floyd Solidarity Protests

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says all Canadians have a role to play in confronting systemic racism as solidarity protests spread around the world following the death of George Floyd, a Black American man who pleaded for air as an officer pressed a knee into his neck during an arrest last week.

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George Floyd's Death a Homicide by Mechanical Asphyxiation, Independent Autopsy Finds

The family of George Floyd, the Minnesota man who died after an officer arresting him pressed his knee onto his neck, released the results of an independent autopsy Monday afternoon. Dr. Allecia Wilson, one of the forensic pathologists who conducted the independent autopsy, said Floyd died as a result of mechanical asphyxiation and called the death a homicide.

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Man rides through Chicago on horseback to spread positivity and 'keep the peace' amid protests

Adam Hollingsworth, who calls himself the “Dreadhead Cowboy,” wanted to keep the peace amid a weekend of violence in the Windy City.

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Florida governor keeps quiet as George Floyd protests rage

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – During a violent and chaotic weekend marked by demonstrations against police brutality, Floridians did not hear from Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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Barr: Law enforcement must ‘dominate’ streets amid protests

WASHINGTON – U.S. officials vowed to “maximize federal law enforcement presence” in the nation’s capital on Monday night after days of violent demonstrations led to fires across Washington and left scores of businesses with broken windows and dozens of police officers injured.

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George Floyd's funeral to be held in Houston on June 9

HOUSTON - George Floyd's funeral will be held in Houston on June 9, the family's attorney Ben Crump announced Monday afternoon.

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George Clooney Pens Powerful Essay on George Floyd's Murder: 'We Need Systemic Change'

George Clooney has written a powerful essay in the aftermath of George Floyd‘s tragic murder.

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Members of the National Guard help community members clean up Long Beach following night of unrest

LONG BEACH, Calif. - Members of the National Guard helped community members in Long Beach clean up their city Monday morning following an evening of unrest in the Southern California coastal city.

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George Floyd's funeral to be held in Houston on June 9

HOUSTON - George Floyd's funeral will be held in Houston on June 9, the family's attorney Ben Crump announced Monday afternoon.

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Family autopsy: Floyd asphyxiated by sustained pressure

MINNEAPOLIS – An autopsy commissioned for George Floyd’s family found that he died of asphyxiation due to neck and back compression when a Minneapolis police officer held his knee on Floyd's neck until he stopped breathing, ignoring his cries of distress, the family’s attorneys said Monday.

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Officials Postpone Virtual Tony Awards Due To ‘Ongoing Racism And Injustices’

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Black-Owned Beauty Brands That Are Changing the Game

As people across the country demand justice for the death of George Floyd, there are numerous ways you can take action in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. Apart from donating to organizations like , , and (find a list of resources ), you can also show support for black creators by putting money into black-owned businesses.

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Family-ordered autopsy: George Floyd died of asphyxia due to sustained pressure

(FOX 9) - Attorney Ben Crump, who represents the family of George Floyd, held a news conference Monday sharing the results of the separate autopsy the team had called for earlier in the week.

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George Clooney Pens Essay Calling For ‘Lasting Change’ In The Wake Of George Floyd’s Murder

George Clooney wants to see real, structural change.

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Bethenny Frankel cries over the 'hate in this world' as she returns to NYC following protests

Bethenny Frankel got emotional as she returned to New York City following a weekend of unrest as protests against racism erupted throughout the five boroughs.The 49-year-old was in tears as she spoke out on her Instagram Story decrying the 'hate in this world' in two new videos on Monday.Frankel was visibly shaken as she observed the aftermath of the protests sparked by the recent killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade and Breonna Taylor.

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What Orlando youth want in response to George Floyd’s death

ORLANDO, Fla. – Dozens of young adults from several Orlando organizations gathered together on the steps of City Hall Monday to deliver a plan of action to the city council in response to the death of George Floyd, who was killed by a Minneapolis police officer, prompting protests across the country this week.

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Chiara De Blasio: 5 Things To Know About NYC Mayor’s Daughter Arrested During Protests

On the evening of May 30, Chiara de Blasio, 25, was one of many arrested in Manhattan as protests against racial injustice and police brutality continue following George Floyd‘s brutal death on May 25. Chiara, the daughter of NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio, was taken into custody for unlawful assembly after refusing to move from where she and other protestors were gathered; she was eventually released from law enforcement.

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Ryan Seacrest And Kelly Ripa Talk Minneapolis Protests, George Floyd’s Death: ‘Our Country Is Responding With Frustration, Sadness & Hurt’

Ryan Seacrest and Kelly Ripa spoke about the Minneapolis protests on Monday’s “Live with Kelly and Ryan”.

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Barack Obama Pens Essay About How To Enact Change Amid Protests Over George Floyd’s Death

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Halsey and Yungblud give first aid to protestors in Santa Monica as she calls for more medics on the ground

Halsey is calling for more medics on the ground during protests being carried out across America.

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Civil unrest could influence Biden's search for running mate

The turbulence sparked by the death of George Floyd — a black man who died after being pinned under the knee of a white Minneapolis police officer — shook not only the streets of New York and Los Angeles, but dozens of smaller communities such as Fargo, North Dakota, and Lincoln, Nebraska.

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Ghanaian Star Stonebwoy Shines a Light on ‘Black People’ With Poignant Billboard Live At-Home

Ghanaian Afropop singer Stonebwoy addressed both pandemics plaguing the world, coronavirus and racism, during his poignant Billboard Live At-Home performance Monday (June 1) that raised money for My Friend's Place, which supports the homeless youth.Performing from Ghana's capital of Accra with his DJ, Stonebwoy (real name Livingstone Etse Satekla) started off his set with none other than "Black People," a painful and incredibly timely testament to feeling lost in the world that doesn't want to acknowledge him as a Black man, let alone respect him.

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30 demonstrators arrested Sunday as protests over George Floyd’s death continue, Orlando police chief says

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Spike Lee on what's different about these protests

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Violence-stricken US cities clean up, brace for more unrest

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Music industry observing 'Black Out Tuesday' for community solidarity after George Floyd's death

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Tony Awards event postponed over George Floyd unrest

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Axl Rose Shades Trump After POTUS Accuses ‘Lamestream Media’ Of Fomenting ‘Hatred Anarchy’: ‘That’s You’

Guns N’ Roses singer Axl Rose didn’t hold back in his response to Donald Trump, who took aim at the “lamestream” media amid nationwide protests calling for justice in the death of George Floyd. Trump, 73, accused the media for doing “everything within their power to foment hatred and anarchy,” in a tweet on May 31. The rock legend, 58, responded the next day on June 1.

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Deputies: Driver booked on suspicion of assault after truck drives through Minneapolis protest

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Barack Obama Pens Essay About How to Enact Change Amid Protests Over George Floyd's Death

Former President Barack Obama is speaking out following a weekend of protests across America in the wake of George Floyd's death. Floyd died last week in Minneapolis, Minnesota, after a police officer held him down with his knee on Floyd's neck for more than seven minutes as the father repeatedly told the officer he couldn't breathe.

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As NYC rages in protest, mayor considers curfew

Trump pushed for tougher crackdowns on protesters, slammed governors as ‘weak’

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Tony Awards Celebration Cancelled Amid Racism & Injustice Protests

Broadway On Demand A 2020 Tony Awards celebration was set to take place this Sunday (June 7) after the actual Tony Awards had to be cancelled due to the Coronavirus.

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NYC mayor eyeing curfew after violence flares amid protests

The deliberations came as workers swept up broken glass outside luxury stores in Manhattan's chic SoHo neighborhood, where people smashed windows and plundered shops overnight

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Ex-Minneapolis police chief calls for police union president to 'turn in your badge'

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2 arrested after vandalizing Florida home of former officer charged with George Floyd's murder, deputies say

WINDERMERE, Fla. - Two women were arrested after vandalizing the Florida home of Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder after kneeling on George Floyd's neck for minutes, deputies say.

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Spike Lee releases powerful short film featuring deaths of Eric Garner and George Floyd

Spike Lee dropped a powerful short film on his Twitter page featuring the deaths of Eric Garner and George Floyd.

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George Floyd protests: Halsey helps injured protesters

Halsey bravely stood on the front line of the George Floyd protest in Santa Monica, California on Sunday.Joined by ex-boyfriend Yungblud, the 25-year-old singer was photographed helping fellow protesters who had been injured in the scuffle, two bleeding from wounds to the face.On social media the New Jersey born star accused police of attacking peaceful protesters for no reason and explaining how harmful the rubber bullets authorities are using to control crowds are.

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Sony/ATV CEO Jon Platt On Racial Injustice: 'A Change Must Come'

Black Music Month kicks off today (June 1), amid national outrage over the recent death of George Floyd at the hands of Minnesota police.

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Lori Loughlin's daughter: 'Use white privilege' to stop racism

Lori Loughlin's daughter is decrying all forms of racism while acknowledging that she's never really faced it as she was "born into privilege."

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NYC mayor eyeing curfew after violence flares amid protests

NEW YORK – New York's mayor said Monday he was considering putting the nation's biggest city under curfew after nights of destruction followed three days of largely peaceful protests over George Floyd's death.

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Florida Keys reopen to visitors as Miami-area beaches remain closed

KEY LARGO, Fla. – The Florida Keys reopened for visitors Monday after the tourist-dependent island chain was closed for more than two months to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

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Trump slams governors as 'weak,' urges crackdown on protests

Terrence Floyd said he wants justice handed to the officers responsible for his brother's death, but feels violence is not what his sibling would have wanted.

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Love Island's Siânnise Fudge and Luke Trotman march in Black Lives Matter protest after George Floyd's death

Siânnise Fudge and Luke Trotman have been seen joining a Black Lives Matter protest in London.The loved-up couple, who found fame on the first ever winter series of the hit ITV dating show Love Island, were photographed holding hands as they posed for the camera in the capital, where hundreds of people were marching in solidarity. Luke, 22, opted for a casual look as he wore a simple black t-shirt with a pair of grey shorts, which matched with his grey trainers.

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