(The Guardian) A judge has set bail at $1.25m for Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who has been charged with second-degree murder in connection to the killing of George Floyd. Chauvin, 44, appeared in court by video link on Monday to face charges of murder and manslaughter after he was filmed kneeling on Floyd’s neck for nearly nine minutes, despite his … [Read more...] about George Floyd Killing: Judge Sets $1.25m Bail for Ex-Officer Derek Chauvin
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Democrats Take a Knee in Us Congress in George Floyd Tribute
(Yahoo News / AFP) Democratic lawmakers knelt in silent tribute to George Floyd in the US Congress on Monday before unveiling a package of sweeping police reforms in response to the killing of African Americans by law enforcement. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer were joined by some two dozen lawmakers in Emancipation Hall -- named in honor … [Read more...] about Democrats Take a Knee in Us Congress in George Floyd Tribute
Americans Are More Troubled by Police Actions in Killing of George Floyd Than by Violence at Protests, Poll Finds
(The Hill) Americans are more concerned about the death of George Floyd in police custody than they are about the protests following his death, including those that have turned violent, according to an NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll. Fifty-nine percent of voters said they are more troubled by Floyd’s death, including 54 percent of white respondents, 65 percent of Latino … [Read more...] about Americans Are More Troubled by Police Actions in Killing of George Floyd Than by Violence at Protests, Poll Finds
“Our Focus Now Is on Healing,” Mike Pence Tells Black Faith Leaders at Listening Session
(Christian Headlines) Saying the “focus is now on healing” America, Vice President Mike Pence took part in a listening session Friday with faith and community leaders at a Maryland church that highlighted strategies to bring the country together following the death of George Floyd. “My prayer is that we as a nation have ears to hear -- to listen to one another, and open … [Read more...] about “Our Focus Now Is on Healing,” Mike Pence Tells Black Faith Leaders at Listening Session
Mitt Romney Joins Evangelical Racial Justice March in DC
(Christianity Today) Utah Senator and former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney joined demonstrators against racial injustice on Sunday in a march to the US Capitol that was organized by evangelical Christian activists, telling reporters he was attending the demonstration to help “end brutality” before adding, “Black lives matter.” Romney, a member of the Church … [Read more...] about Mitt Romney Joins Evangelical Racial Justice March in DC