Barack and Michelle Obama both participated in YouTube’s four-hour livestream commencement event, Dear Class of 2020, held for graduating seniors who cannot participate in in-person commencement ceremonies due to COVID-19. In a clip from Barack […]
Buffalo Cops Who Shoved Man in Viral Video Charged With Assault
The two Buffalo police officers seen in a viral video pushing an elderly protester were arraigned Saturday on felony assault charges. Officers Aaron Torgalski and Robert McCabe both pleaded not guilty to felony second-degree assault […]
Cyclist in Viral Video Accosting Protesters Arrested on Assault Charges
The cyclist seen in a viral video accosting young people as they put up flyers related to the George Floyd protests was arrested Friday on charges stemming from the incident. Anthony Brennan III was charged […]
Bail Funds Face New Challenges as Police Brutality Protests Continue
Following the police killing of George Floyd and subsequent nationwide protests, social media has lit up with people across the U.S. looking for ways to help out, both on the streets and off. Links to […]
Far-Right 'Boogaloo Boys' Are Trying to Incite Violence at Protests
Three men with military backgrounds have been arrested and charged with conspiracy to instigate violence at the Las Vegas protests against the death of George Floyd. According to authorities, Andrew Lynam Jr., 23, Stephen Parshall, […]
Street in Front of White House Officially Renamed 'Black Lives Matter Plaza'
The section of 16th Street in front of the White House in Washington, D.C., is now officially called Black Lives Matter Plaza. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the news via Twitter Friday, sharing video as the […]
Alexis Ohanian Resigns From Reddit, Asks to Be Replaced by Black Candidate
Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian resigned from the board of Reddit on Friday, asking fellow board members to replace him with a black candidate. “I’ve resigned as a member of the Reddit board, I have urged […]
Terrence Floyd Honors Brother George at Peaceful Brooklyn Protest
Shortly after thousands of protesters nearly booed New York Mayor Bill De Blasio off the stage, Terrence Floyd addressed the crowd at Brooklyn’s Cadman Plaza Park on Thursday afternoon to honor his late brother George. […]
Whoopi Goldberg Partners With Extinction Rebellion for Short Film on Climate Change
Whoopi Goldberg has teamed up with the climate action group Extinction Rebellion for an animated short film, released as part of World Environment Day. In the clip, Goldberg voices a grandmother reading a bedtime story […]
Tear Gas Is Way More Dangerous Than Police Let On — Especially During the Pandemic
When Amira Chowdhury joined a protest in Philadelphia against police violence on Monday, she wore a mask to protect herself and others against the coronavirus. But when officers launched tear gas into the crowd, Chowdhury […]
YouTube Star Jake Paul Charged With Trespassing at Arizona Mall During Looting
Jake Paul has been charged with trespassing days after the YouTube star shared video of himself during the looting of a Scottsdale, Arizona, mall. “We’ve received 100s of tips in response to the events at […]
Spanish Porn Star Charged With Manslaughter in Connection With Toad Venom Ritual
A Spanish porn star was arrested and charged with manslaughter late last week in connection with a mysterious death following a drug ritual involving toad venom. Nacho Vidal, 46, was one of three people arrested […]