Floyd, 46, died in Minneapolis last week after he was arrested and a white police officer knelt on his neck for over eight minutes, despite him insisting he couldn’t breathe.

His death has sparked demonstrations across the US and celebrities have taken to social media to express their outrage and heartache, while speaking out against police brutality.

Many stars have also been seen joining protests, with Paris getting involved with a recent demonstration taking place in West Hollywood.

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Mississippi faces reckoning on Confederate emblem in flag

JACKSON, Miss. – The young activists who launched a protest movement after George Floyd’s death are bringing fresh energy to a long-simmering debate about the Confederate battle emblem that white supremacists embedded within the Mississippi state flag more than 125 years ago.Anti-racism protests have toppled Confederate statues and monuments across the United States in recent days, and even NASCAR banned the display of the rebel flag. But Mississippi has been a holdout for years in displaying the emblem in the upper-left corner of its banner.Republican Gov.

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Trump addresses West Point grads amid tension with military

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. – His relationship with top military officials strained, President Donald Trump on Saturday will address the graduating class at the U.S.

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Paris Jackson shows off new tattoo dedicated to her favorite band...after performing original song

Paris Jackson has been dedicating the majority of her time and energy to supporting the Black Lives Matter movement amid nation-wide protests and outrage.But on Friday, the 22-year-old daughter of Michael Jackson put activism on pause in order pay homage to her favorite rock band in the form of an arm tattoo.Earlier in the day, Paris wielded a guitar and showed off her impressive vocal range during an acoustic performance of her latest original song on Instagram.

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Judge orders Seattle to stop using tear gas during protests

SEATTLE – A U.S. judge has ordered Seattle police to temporarily stop using tear gas, pepper spray and flash-bang devices to break up peaceful protests, a victory Friday for groups who say authorities overreacted to recent demonstrations over police brutality and racial injustice.U.S.

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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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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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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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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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'So far, so good': Philadelphia not seeing rise in coronavirus cases in wake of protests

PHILADELPHIA - Nearly a week after a large protest to denounce police brutality in the wake of the police custody death of George Floyd saw thousands of Philadelphians gather tightly together, some are concerned that the marches could lead to a new uptick in new coronavirus cases.Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley said on Good Day Friday morning that despite the closeness, Philadelphia has not seen a surge in new cases."There's a lot of reason to worry about that," said Dr.

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Statues boarded up in London as more protests expected

LONDON – Authorities in London boarded up a war memorial and a statue of wartime Prime Minister Winston Churchill ahead of expected rival demonstrations by anti-racism and far-right protesters, as the city’s mayor on Friday urged protesters to stay home because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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World of Dance Host Scott Evans Talks Protesting for Black Live Matter

Among the protesters demanding justice for George Floyd, police reform and racial equality is Access Hollywood and World of Dance host Scott Evans, who joined his friend E!'s Justin Sylvester on his latest episode of Just The Sip to talk about marching the streets of Los Angeles and much more. At one particular protest, Evans recalled getting tear gassed and getting hit in the head with a rubber bullet—which he decided to keep.

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How the Fashion Industry Is Answering the Call for Racial Equality and Economic Justice

Over the last few weeks, tens of thousands of people have taken to streets, parks, plazas and monuments all over the world to protest against racism and injustice. Spurred on at first by the death of George Floyd after a Minneapolis police officer held his knee against the man's neck for almost nine minutes—an encounter caught on video that went pinging around the world—it soon became apparent that what happened to Floyd was going to have far greater repercussions.

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Group of Minneapolis police officers pen open letter condemning Derek Chauvin, embracing calls for change

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A group of 14 Minneapolis police officers penned an open letter Thursday condemning Derek Chauvin, the now fired officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd, and pledging to embrace change. The letter was addressed to “Everyone…but especially Minneapolis citizens.” It was written by officers from all ranks of the Minneapolis Police Department, who said they represent the "voices of hundreds of other Minneapolis police officers."In the letter, the officers denounced Chauvin’s actions in connection with Floyd’s Memorial Day death. “Like us, Derek Chauvin took an oath to hold the sanctity of life most precious,” the letter read.

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Sean Penn Fires At ‘Live PD’ Host Dan Abrams: He Sells ‘Everything’ And Says ‘Nothing About What’s Going On’

Sean Penn is no fan of Dan Abrams.

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Microsoft joins Amazon, IBM in pausing face scans for police

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Piers Morgan slams 'hypocrite' celebs who want police cuts in furious rant

Good Morning Britain star Piers Morgan has slammed "celebrity hypocrites" for backing the Defund the Police campaign in the wake of George Floyd's death.

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Horror as Black Lives Matter protester hit by toppled statue 'leaving skull showing'

including in Bristol, were toppled by protesters taking part in the Black Lives Matter demonstrations. The protests have been held across the world in the wake of George Floyd's death in police custody.

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'Live PD' dropped by A&E on heels of 'Cops' cancellation

Andrew Dalton - A&E Network has canceled the police reality series “Live PD” following weeks of protests inspired by the death of George Floyd and a report that a crew from the show filmed the arrest of a black man who died after he was restrained by police.The cable network announced the move Wednesday, a day after the similar show “Cops," on the air for 33 seasons, was dropped by the Paramount Network.RELATED: 'Cops' TV show ends 32-year run following George Floyd protests, according to reports“This is a critical time in our nation’s history and we have made the decision to cease production on Live PD," A&E said in a statement.

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As protests grow, Belgium faces its racist colonial past

TERVUREN – When it comes to ruthless colonialism and racism, few historical figures are more notorious than Leopold II, the king of the Belgians who held Congo as his personal property and may have been responsible for the deaths of millions of Congolese more than a century ago.Yet across Belgium, the monarch's name is still found on streets and tunnels. Cities are dotted with his statues and busts, even as evidence of his misdeeds has piled up over the decades.Now a reckoning seems to be at hand.

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'Live PD' dropped by A&E on heels of 'Cops' cancellation

LOS ANGELES – A&E Network has canceled the police reality series “Live PD” following weeks of protests inspired by the death of George Floyd and a report that a crew from the show filmed the arrest of a black man who died after he was restrained by police. A&E Network has canceled the police reality series “Live PD” after weeks of protests inspired by the death of George Floyd and a report that a crew from the show filmed the death of another black man in police custody.

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Why LA NYC Protesters Curfew-Breaking Charges Won’t Be ‘Automatically Dropped’

District Attorneys across the country have announced they’re declining to prosecute those who were arrested while protesting in the wake of George Floyd‘s tragic killing. Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey announced on June 8 that she will not file charges against any protester for a curfew violation or failing to disperse.

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Live PD Canceled at A&E

Live PD is canceled at A&E. The controversial police reality show's cancellation comes just one day after Paramount canceled Cops, as America continues another week of anti-police brutality protests in the wake of George Floyd's murder on May 25. "This is a critical time in our nation's history and we have made the decision to cease production on Live PD.

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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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Oprah Winfrey, Ava DuVernay, Stacey Abrams Call for Systemic Change Amid Events "That Demand Action"

"We find ourselves on a precipice, on a tipping point," Oprah Winfrey said as she opened a conversation with black artists and activists on Tuesday aimed at determining how America can funnel the rage and protests of recent weeks into action to eradicate systemic inequality and racism. Following the May 25 killing of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who pleaded for air as a Minnesota police officer kneeled on his neck, as well as of Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery and ensuing protests nationwide, Winfrey's two-night conversation, called "Where Do We Go From Here?", featured director Ava DuVernay, former U.S.

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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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Sarah Jessica Parker praises protests

Sarah Jessica Parker has praised the "unstoppable movement" of global Black Lives Matter protests. The 'Sex and the City' star is hopeful that "long overdue" change will finally happen thanks to the strength of those who have spoken out against racial inequality and police brutality following the death of George Floyd, who passed away after a police officer knelt on his neck for almost nine minutes.

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Meghan Markle is passionate about Black Lives Matter movement & the campaign matters to her says Royal expert

Meghan Markle became the first royal to voice her opinion in the matter of protests for George Floyd's death. The Duchess of Sussex has been pro Black Lives Matter campaign ever since it began and a royal expert has recently revealed that she and Prince Harry are gearing up to get more involved in the movement.

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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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Black Lives Matter: Taylor Swift urges fans to combat racial injustice & police brutality by voting

Taylor Swift finally broke her silence and publically extended her support of the ongoing Black lives Matter movement. Swift took to twitter and spoke about racial injustice and police brutality and urged people to use their vote as a tool to fight racism.

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Sick video shows pair mocking George Floyd’s death in front of crowd of protesters

Two men were filmed appearing to mocked the killing of George Floyd in front of a crowd protesting against the dad-of-three's death.

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'Cops' TV show ends 32-year run following George Floyd protests, according to reports

The Hollywood Reporter.RELATED: What 'defunding the police' meansFloyd, a bouncer who had lost his job because of the coronavirus outbreak, was seized by police after being accused of passing a counterfeit $20 bill at a convenience store. He was pinned to the pavement for what prosecutors say was 8 minutes, 46 seconds — a number that has since become a rallying cry among protesters.Four Minneapolis officers were arrested in his death: Derek Chauvin, 44, was charged with second-degree murder.

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Final farewell to George Floyd: Family shares emotional eulogy, Rev. Sharpton calls for justice

HOUSTON - George Floyd, the black man who was killed in Minneapolis police custody two weeks ago, will be laid to rest today in Pearland, Texas.It's a day Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo officially proclaimed "George Perry Floyd, Jr. Day."The funeral service, which was paid for by legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather, was held at The Fountain of Praise Church in southwest Houston.FOX 26 will carry the funeral service live on-air and on fox26houston.com/live.Mourners and pallbearers gather near flowers as the coffin arrives for the funeral for George Floyd on June 9, 2020, at The Fountain of Praise church in Houston, Texas. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)Family, friends and notable figures gathered at 11 a.m.

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Taylor Swift calls for police reform after dragging Trump: ‘Racial injustice is ingrained deeply’

Taylor Swift has taken another political stand to encourage the fight against racial injustice, while championing police reform. The Shake It Off singer, who previously kept her political views private, took to Twitter on Tuesday to call out the systemic racism in the US following the tragic death of black man George Floyd, who died after a police officer pressed his knee into his neck as he struggled for breath. ‘Racial injustice has been ingrained deeply into local and state governments, and changes MUST be made there,’ Taylor tweeted. ‘In order for policies to change, we need to elect people who will fight against police brutality and racism of any kind‘We need to fight for mail-in voting for the 2020 election.

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Two weeks after his death, George Floyd's life celebrated at Houston funeral

Houston: Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton and other dignitaries joined friends and family of George Floyd at a Houston church on Tuesday to mourn the African American whose death in police custody inspired anti-racism protests around the world.Outside the Fountain of Praise Church before the service, the streets were lined with American flags as those invited filed inside and onlookers stood in quiet respect.

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John Legend condemns ‘bigot’ Trump over response to Black Lives Matter protests

John Legend has attacked Donald Trump for his response to the Black Lives Matter protests sweeping the US, describing him as a “bigot” with a “sick mind”.

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PGA Tour to hold minute of silence at 8:46 to honor Floyd

FORT WORTH, Texas – FORT WORTH, TexasThe PGA Tour is leaving the 8:46 a.m. tee time vacant this week at Colonial as part of a tribute to George Floyd and to support efforts to end racial and social injustice.In a memo to players Tuesday, Commissioner Jay Monahan said there would be a moment of silence in each of the four rounds at the Charles Schwab Challenge that will coincide with the 8:46 a.m.

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Trump floats unfounded theory that 75-year-old protester pushed by police is Antifa

Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed, without providing evidence, that a 75-year-old man who was shoved to the ground by police during an anti-Black racism protest in Buffalo, N.Y., was an Antifa provocateur.In a tweet posted Tuesday morning, Trump said the protester — who has been identified as Martin Gugino — was “pushed away after appearing to scan police communicators in order to black out the equipment.” Trump said he watched the video and claims Gugino “fell harder than was pushed.”“Could be a set up?” he wrote.Buffalo protester shoved by Police could be an ANTIFA provocateur. 75 year old Martin Gugino was pushed away after appearing to scan police communications in order to black out the equipment.

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Understanding the LRAD, the “Sound Cannon” Police Are Using at Protests, and How to Protect Yourself From It

Just as activists have raised their voices demanding justice for George Floyd and the many killed by police violence, the police have met them with their own sound: the LRAD. These audio devices, colloquially known as “sound cannons,” can be used either as conventional public address speaker systems or to generate extremely loud high-frequency sounds specifically intended for the dispersal of crowds, which can also cause pain, disorientation, and injury to those exposed to them.

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Video shows counter-protester kneeling on another man's neck during peaceful protest in NJ

GLOUCESTER COUNTY, N.J. - Footage of an incident that occurred during a peaceful protest in Gloucester County has gone viral and left a community outraged.The incident, which immediately inspired community backlash, happened in the rural suburb Franklinville on Monday.In the video, submitted by a FOX 29 viewer Wes Simmons, several counter-protesters are seen on the side of the roadway.Video from the protest shows a group of men shouting at the protesters from the side of the roadway and displaying signs that read "All Lives Matter."One man shouting at the peaceful protesters and their police escort is kneeling on another person's neck, in an echo of the way George Floyd spent his final moments of life.In a second video from the incident,

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Video shows man kneeling on friend's neck during peaceful Justice for George Floyd protest in NJ

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George Floyd protests: Video shows Buffalo police officers violently shoving elderly man to the ground

WARNING: Video contains disturbing content not suitable for all viewers. Discretion is advised.

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Janelle Monáe Wants White People to Wake Up Amid George Floyd Protests

Janelle Monáe is speaking out about the protests that have erupted after the George Floyd murder in late May in America.

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Protesters heartened by swift reform, but vow broader change

ATLANTA – Tweet: In the two weeks since George Floyd’s killing, cities around the nation have begun implementing changes such as banning chokeholds. But advocates and demonstrators say they are pushing for long-term reform, not quick concessions.In the two weeks since George Floyd's killing, police departments have banned chokeholds, Confederate monuments have fallen and officers have been arrested and charged amid large global protests against violence by police and racism.

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Niecy Nash reveals her son got a taser pulled on him by cops for a rolling stop

Exactly two weeks after the death of George Floyd by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, Niecy Nash revealed an incident that happened to her son.Nash, 50, spoke candidly with The Hollywood Reporterabout Floyd's death and how she's coping with the pandemic, returning to work, and much more.The Reno 911! star revealed her son Dominic was pulled over by Los Angeles police after leaving her house last Sunday, and he got a taser pulled on him for a rolling stop.

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Protesters come together in show of diversity, unity in response to death of George Floyd

PHILADELPHIA - In the wake of protests, diversity and unity has been seen on all fronts in Philadelphia and cross the state. “I think this is different. These protests are truly interracial, they’re inter-generational and what I saw at the two rallies that I went to is that it was disproportionately young people,” said Charles Gallagher, Professor of Race Relations at La Salle University. Marches this weekend have made it clear that there are noticeable differences in these protests.

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Paris Jackson calls for ‘peace, love and justice’ as she joins protests in West Hollywood

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