Derek Chauvin has today fronted court for the first time since George Floyd’s death. 9News
that saw some of the largest crowds yet at the weekend.
The University of Houston announced classes would be cancelled Monday in honour of Floyd, giving their students and community "ample opportunity" to attend the memorial and "reflect on the events taking place in our nation."Those that have flooded the streets to protest often sport signs decrying police brutality and bearing some of Floyd's last words, "I can't breathe," as well as the names of others that have been killed by police.
She said she and other council members are hearing from their constituents that "right now, our police department is not making our community feel safe." The Washington Monument and the White House are visible behind the words Black Lives Matter sign that has been painted in bright yellow letters on the 16th Street by city workers and activists, Friday, June 5, 2020, in Washington.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Democrats take a knee for George Floyd as they unveil US police reform billThe Justice in Policing Act would ban chokeholds and make it easier to prosecute officers for misconduct while also addressing racial profiling.
Read more »
Mourners pay tribute to George Floyd as pressure mounts for US police reformDemonstrators' anger over the May 25 death of Floyd, 46, is giving way to a growing determination to make his case a turning point in race relations.
Read more »
Derek Chauvin: Former Minneapolis police officer charged with George Floyd murder in courtThe former Minneapolis police officer charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second degree manslaughter over the death of African-American man George Floyd has made his first court appearance.
Read more »
George Floyd protests: Democrats kneel for 8 minutes and 46 seconds before unveiling police reform billHouse and Senate Democrats kneel down in silence for 8 minutes and 46 seconds — the length of time George Floyd was pinned under a white police officer's knee — before unveiling a sweeping police reform bill.
Read more »
George Floyd mourners to view casket in public memorial before Houston funeralMourners will be able to view George Floyd's casket in his hometown of Houston, the final stop of a series of memorials in his honour. 9News
Read more »