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March 12, 2021
A man who said he has a “very negative” impression of Derek Chauvin nevertheless became the sixth juror selected.
March 11, 2021
A judge granted prosecutors’ request to add a third-degree murder charge against the ex-Minneapolis officer charged in George Floyd’s death.
March 11, 2021
Houston Rapper Obe Noir was shot and killed in his hometown on Monday. He was known for doing community work…
March 9, 2021
Jury selection in the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death began Tuesday.
police officers thegrio.com
March 8, 2021
A new study by USA Today and Ipsos published disclosed that most Americans are not in favor of defunding the…
META Convened By BET
March 8, 2021
The activist and writer offered her take on the upcoming trial against the former police officer in the death of…
March 8, 2021
The judge overseeing the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer accused in George Floyd’s death on Monday paused jury…
March 8, 2021
"We're watching this trial, hoping and praying," said one organizer, "and wishing for justice to be served because we didn't…
Derek Chauvin thegrio.com
March 8, 2021
Jury selection begins Monday in the trial of Derek Chauvin, who is charged with second-degree murder and manslaughter in Floyd’s…
March 6, 2021
Although many in the community consider the place where George Floyd died to be a sacred space, it has presented…
Breonna Taylor Kenneth Walker thegrio.com
March 5, 2021
The charges against Kenneth Walker, Breonna Taylor's boyfriend, included assault and attempted murder of a police officer after the raid.
Philonise Floyd thegrio.com
March 5, 2021
Philonise Floyd is speaking out as the trial for the man accused of murdering his brother George Floyd inches closer.
Derek Chauvin theGrio.com
March 4, 2021
As the trial approaches for Derek Chauvin, prosecutors are putting the time his knee was on George Floyd's neck at…
March 4, 2021
Drug Policy Alliance officials say the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act "fails to provide for real reform and accountability."
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and George Floyd
March 3, 2021
Cheered on by President Biden, Democrats hustled Wednesday to pass the George Floyd Justice Policing Act to overhaul policing nationwide.
March 3, 2021
Different kinfolk can rotate the slot, but only one will be let in the courtroom at a time — and…
George Floyd thegrio.com
March 2, 2021
The family of George Floyd is disappointed that due to COVID-19 only one relative can be in the courtroom at…
Mike Brown theGrio.com
March 2, 2021
Ferguson activist Tory Russell and Mike Brown Sr. have requested $20M of funding from BLM for their community.
Derek Chauvin theGrio.com
March 1, 2021
The murder trial for Derek Chauvin is set to begin next week, and the courthouse is being turned into a…
March 1, 2021
Emails revealed alumni and others have said they would no longer donate if the University of Texas decides to separate…