Atlanta Mayor Officially Shuts City Down, Back To Phase One
Restaurants and business are asked to remain open for to-go and curbside orders.
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400 National Guard Members Activated By Trump To Protect DC Monuments
The move to deploy the hundreds of armed members follows the toppling of the region’s only statue of Confederate leader Albert Pike and President Andrew Jackson, which faces the White House.
Trump Rally Speaker Calling Aunt Jemima ‘The American Dream’ Gets Slammed
Social media was not here for her little speech at all, although Donald Trump thanked her for her “beautiful” comments.
Walmart Halts Displaying Mississippi State Flag For Having The Confederate Emblem
The company actually stopped selling the flag back in 2015 and feels this is the right thing to do.
Iowa Governor Will Restore Voting Rights To Felons
“We’re working on that right now, sitting down with various groups, listening to what they think is important ― what is contained in that executive order.”
‘White Lives Matter’ Graffiti Tarnished Arthur Ashe Statue
Volunteers later erased all the graffiti.
Body Cam Footage Of Georgia Police Officer To Be Released By Department In Appearing To Hold 6 Teens At Gunpoint
Thankfully, the incident didn’t have fatal results but that was certainly the fear of the bystanders who pleaded with the officers to let the teens go.
600 NYPD ‘Anti-Crime’ Plainclothes Officers To Be Reassigned Amid Protests
The reform comes after over nearly three weeks of protests nationwide, including in New York, calling for an end to systemic racism and police brutality.
No-Knock Warrants Banned In Unanimously Passed “Breonna’s Law” By Louisville Metro City Council
“Breonna’s Law,” which bans no-knock warrants and requires officers body cams to be on for 5 minutes before and after the search.
Removal Of Confederate Statues From U.S. Capitol Recalled By Nancy Pelosi
“Their statues pay homage to hate, not heritage.”
New York City Honors The Black Lives Matter Movement With Five Streets To Be Renamed & Painted
Aside from having streets renamed, the words “Black Lives Matter,” will be painted on the streets. Four out of the five locations will be determined while one location will be near City Hall.
44-Year-Old Law Blocking Police Disciplinary Records Repealed By New York Senate In New Bill
The 50-A law had a purpose of preventing defense attorneys from introducing disciplinary incidents during cross-examinations of police, firefighters and correctional officers.
NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio Announce $6B NYPD Funding Cut
“I want people to understand that we are committed to shifting resources to ensure that the focus is on our young people,” de Blasio said.
The U.S. Marine Corps To Remove All Public Displays Of The Confederate Flag From Its Bases On New Order
According to the new order, it says that all Marine Corps commanders must find and remove all displays of it in “workplaces, common-access areas, and public areas” on base.
Nationwide Protests Against Police Brutality Addressed By Trump With U.S. Military Deployment Threats
Trump threatens to invoke the 213-year-old Insurrection Act to activate the military to operate in the U.S.
Sixth Night Of Protests Faced By Authorities After George Floyd Death
It looks like protesters are not going to stop soon as justice isn't served enough.
Louisville’s Deep Rooted Outrage Over The Police Killing Of Breonna Taylor
Taylor’s death was not caught on film unlike many of the other high-profile deaths of Black men and women at the hands of police that have generated similar protests.
City Bus Loaded With NYPD-Arrested Protestors But Bus Driver Refused To Drive Them To Jail
As the crowd cheers with signs, the bus driver, gets up from the driver’s seat and stands up on the bus.
New Jersey & New York Governors Loosen Restrictions On Outdoor Gathering Ahead Of Memorial Day
However, NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio still stands firm on prohibiting any swimming as “there will not be lifeguards.”
New Bill Allows Domestic Violence Programs To Get Funds Quickly During COVID-19
The new bill, called the POWER Act — an acronym for Protect Our Women and Waive Emergency Requirements Act — would waive the requirement to match a percentage of the funds they receive from the federal government.
L.A. County Targets July 4th On Reopening Businesses & Economy
By July 4th, the goal is to successfully implement a “full or staged” reopening of all businesses, such as retail, restaurants and malls, and other areas of the local economy.
Highest Single-Day Jump In COVID-19 Cases Experienced As Texas Gov. Reopens Businesses & Schools
As of Monday afternoon, Texas had 48,640 total cases with 1,344 deaths.
Study Shows More Americans Are Praying During The Coronavirus Pandemic
While prayer is something religious Americans do often, in community and in private, there’s also something about this practice that appears to transcend traditional religion.
Lawmakers Call Out The Higher Risk To People Of Color As States Reopen
As President Donald Trump has been pushing states to reopen nonessential businesses and activities in recent weeks,— flouting public health experts’ recommendations to reopen only once their number of coronavirus cases has steadily declined.
$3 Trillion Stimulus Package Passed By Democratic-Heavy House With More $1200 Payments—For Final Approval By The Senate
The Senate has a majority of Republicans and before the second round stimulus package can be approved, they have to give it the green light.
Trump Suggesting Disinfectants As COVID-19 ‘Cure’ Doubles Accidental Poisoning Calls
More than 3,400 Americans called hotlines in March 2020, and in April, more than 3,600.
CDC’s Recommendations For Reopening The U.S. Amid Viral Pandemic Rejected By Trump Administration
The administration “felt it was too specific and might not be helpful as nationwide guidance.”
Missouri To Resume Concerts & Live Events
The plan allows for retail stores to serve customers in-store at limited capacities and for restaurants to re-establish dine-in services while remaining socially distanced
1,000 New COVID-19 Cases Reported In Georgia As Gov. Kemp Lifts Lockdown
Public health officials say it is too soon to determine whether reopening in several states will mean a rise in cases
Georgia Governor Kemp Orders Public Health State Of Emergency Extended Until June
Gov. Brian Kemp announced he will formally extend the Public Health State of Emergency through June 12, 2020.