What has changed since George Floyd's death?

Nine minutes and 29 seconds changed the world just two years ago. George Floyd, an African American man, was killed right here in Minneapolis by a white police officer who knelt on Floyds neck and back for 9 minutes and 29 seconds.

The Washington Post reconstructed who did what to clear protesters from Lafayette Square, which sits north of the White House, on June 1. (Video)

 

What does the Chauvin verdict mean? | Start Here

 

Derek Chauvin is guilty of murdering George Floyd.

The former police officer’s actions triggered mass protests across the US and the world.

So why is this verdict so significant? And why are some people still asking whether justice has been served?

How Britain’s role in slavery and empire shaped modern America - BBC News

Two months after the killing of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis, which sparked protests around the world, there’s fresh scrutiny of America’s history of slavery — and how it influences the country to this day.

'No justice, no peace': protesters mark Juneteenth across US

Tens of thousands of Americans marked the Juneteenth holiday commemorating the abolishment of slavery with anti-racism marches, peaceful rallies, bike rides and music parties celebrating blackness held across the country.

The Juneteenth celebrations took place against a backdrop of unprecedented nationwide protests demanding racial justice sparked by the death of George Floyd, a black man in Minneapolis who was killed by a white police officer kneeling on his neck for almost nine minutes.

• What is Juneteenth – and should it be a federal holiday in the US? – video explainer

What does it mean to be Black in America? | Start Here

The killing of George Floyd and many other Black people before him has led to unprecedented protests across the United States. Protesters say that without justice there can be no peace.

Inside Chaz, Seattle's police-free zone: 'We're proving the world can change'

The Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone (otherwise known as Chaz or Chop) was established by George Floyd protestors after the Seattle Police Department vacated its East Precinct building on the site. Over the past week, organizers have created a community garden, painted murals, opened free co-op grocery stores – all in an effort to push the message of Black Lives Matter forward

Koreans React To George Floyd's Death and Protests In the US

In the wake of George Floyd’s death, the Black Lives Matter movement has gone global and a lot of you requested that Asian Boss interview ordinary South Koreans to get their perspectives on this issue. South Korea, of course, has experience with organizing one of the most successful protests in history to impeach their own president.

Black Protester Recaps Staring Down White Agitator

‘You look them in the eye so that they know that you’re human.’ — Samantha Francine fearlessly stared down a white aggressor at a protest for Black lives in Montana.

George Floyd: Massive turnout for US protests against racism | DW News

Protesters have been gathering in Washington DC and many other cities to mobilize against racism and police brutality. Tens of thousands braved a hot, humid day to call for reform in the US capital. Calls rang out for people to vote US President Donald Trump out of office

Live: Demonstrators Gather for George Floyd Protests Across the Country | NBC News

George Floyd killing sparks worldwide protests against racism

As outrage spreads over the killing of George Floyd in the US, protesters have taken to the streets around the world. The protests were called in solidarity with America's Black Lives Matter movement, but the protesters are also highlighting racism and police brutality in their own countries -- with Australians hitting the streets in especially large numbers.

Police Attack Reporters at Black Lives Matter Protests

Police have attacked journalists reporting on Black Lives Matter protests more than 100 times in the past week.

Inside the George Floyd protests in New York: 'we are not the problem'

The police killing of George Floyd continues to ignite protests across the US. On 2 June, the Guardian embedded with activists as they marched through New York City to voice their outrage at Floyd's death and the systematic racism that enabled it

More US police officers charged over George Floyd death as protests continue - BBC News

All four police officers who were present when George Floyd was arrested in the US city of Minneapolis are now facing charges in connection with his death. Derek Chauvin, the officer who was filmed kneeling on his neck, has had his charge increased to second degree murder. Three other police officers who were there have been charged with aiding and abetting murder.

President Trump widely condemned over handling of US protests - BBC News

President Trump is facing widespread condemnation for his handling of the unrest in dozens of American cities. It follows the killing of George Floyd an African-American who died last week in Minneapolis while being detained by police. His death has now been declared a homicide following an official post-mortem.

Watch Live: Protest Marches in Hollywood | NBCLA

Questions And Answers 1 June

Question: What  does Donald Trump do when the protests come to the White House?
Answer  : Run for the Bunker.

Question: Just how clueless is the former Miss Universe from Malaysia?
Answer  : Clueless and stupid comes to mind.

“You chose to be born as a ‘coloured’ person in America for a reason. To learn a certain lesson.

“Accept it as it is, till now hunger and poverty still exists. It is what it is. It’s inevitable. Best you can do is remain calm, protect heart, don’t allow it to crumble.

Question: How much to the employees of Facebook like Mark Zuckerberg?

Answer: They're tired of being Zucked by company policy. 

Question: Is Jake Paul a very stupid person?

Answer:  Yes, as only a true idiot would film themselves looting and then post it to YouTube.

I had no idea who the moron Jake Paul was until I read his story on the BBC. 

What's happening in Minneapolis? Reports from the ground | DW News

Following days of unrest over the death of George Floyd, a black man in police custody, during one of the protests a truck appeared to plough into a crowd of protestors. There were fears of mass casualties and onlookers reacted with anger. Police told DW the driver of the tanker was apprehended for his own safety. It's not clear whether he deliberately drove into the crowd

National security adviser: 'I don't think there's systemic racism' in US police forces

Groups of heavily armed white men descend upon various state capitols to protest against the coronavirus lockdown. I some cases they try to force their way into legislative chambers and what was the response of the police? They just stood there and let it all happen.  George Floyd is accused of writing a bad check  and he dies in police custody. Remember he never resisted.  Brennan Taylor was asleep in her apartment when the Louisville police broke down the door to her apartment to serve an arrest warrant for a crime she was never involved and was shot 8 times by the police because her boy friend believed they were the victims of a home invasion and shot once at what he thought were the perpetrators. Breonna died.  They are just the latest African Americans to either be killed or physically assaulted by the police for the crime of simply being black.  To believe that there isn't systemic racism in the security services  is just being willfully naive.       

Robert O'Brien Donald Trump's National Security Adviser made the ridiculously stupid statement of the title while speaking with CNN's Jake Tapper.

  "No, I don't think there's systemic racism. I think 99.9% of our law enforcement officers are great Americans. Many of them are African American, Hispanic, Asian, they're working the toughest neighborhood, they've got the hardest jobs to do in this country and I think they're amazing, great Americans," O'Brien told CNN's Jake Tapper on "State of the Union" when asked if systemic racism was a problem for police agencies.

If that were true African Americans wouldn't live in fear of the police simply because they are black.  Instead they have to be constantly vigilant where they police are concerned. As they know that any action could lead to physical harm.