1 Protestors Defy Trump's Threats To Use Military, Stay Out Past Curfew
Protestors across the U.S. are not letting the government keep them from expressing their feelings. Demonstrations continued late into last night in several cities despite government-imposed curfews meant to clear the streets. Many people were still out in New York City, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Denver and more. The gatherings – which were overwhelmingly peaceful – also went on even though President Trump threatened to get the military involved if violent protests didn't end. As part of that, members of the National Guard are being credited with deescalating a major demonstration in Hollywood yesterday. A group of protesters were getting into a standoff with the Guardsmen, when several members joined them. They all took a knee and after a few moments, protesters and the National Guardsmen where seen hugging it out. The group then dispersed peacefully.
2 MN Gov Announces Dept. Human Rights Complaint
A discrimination charge has been filed against the entire Minneapolis Police Department. Governor Tim Walz announced a civil rights investigation and he vows changes will come to serve justice for the death of George Floyd. The state's Department of Human Rights is going to review Minneapolis PD policies and procedures over the last ten years to see if there is a pattern racism in how the department enforces the law. Walz warns law enforcement agencies across the country, saying if we don't address the issues that have pushed Americans to the point of these protests, riots will come back in the future.
3 March, Rally For George Floyd In Houston Sees 60k...And Peace
A march and rally rolled into the Texas hometown of George Floyd, the unarmed black man killed by Minnesota police last week. While the official count isn’t in, early estimates are that 60-thousand people gathered in Houston's Discovery Green park to remember Mr. Floyd. They marched to City Hall where a rally took place. Aside from the family, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner took part in the event. Floyd grew up in Houston's Third Ward and graduated from Yates High School in the early 90's. Among other things, Floyd’s family is again calling for peaceful protests following days of civil unrest across the country. George’s brother, Philonise Floyd told the crowd that violent protesters “bring shame” on his family's name and his brother's name.