Minneapolis

George Floyd Biopic Is In The Works With His Daughter As Executive Producer

Titled “Daddy Changed the World”, Floyd’s daughter, Gianna Floyd, and her mother, Roxie Washington are involved in the film.
05/23/2024

Nekima Levy Armstrong Outlines Her Mission To End Police Violence in Hulu Documentary ‘Sound of the Police’

The film, she says, ‘examines the fraught relationship between African Americans and the police.’
11/10/2023
Jerome Benton attends the 2022 Soul Train Awards presented by BET at the Orleans Arena on November 13, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Time’s Jerome Benton Talks Prince, ‘Under The Cherry Moon,’ Screening And Whether He’s Ready to Retire

The musician reveals never before details about the Prince megahit “Nothing Compares 2 U."
09/28/2023

Biden Calls For Police Reform To Mark The Third Anniversary Of George Floyd’s Death

“I urge Congress to enact meaningful police reform and send it to my desk. I will sign it,” Biden said.
05/25/2023

R. Kelly Will No Longer Face Charges In One Minnesota County, Here’s Why

Prosecutors dismissed the charges against the singer but it wasn’t because he’s innocent, but rather for a different reason.
05/18/2023
Tou Thao on BET Buzz 2020.

Ex-Minneapolis Police Officer Tou Thao Convicted Of Aiding George Floyd’s Killing

He had previously been convicted in federal court of violating Floyd’s civil rights.
05/02/2023
Minneapolis Police on season 1 of BET's 'Finding'.

NAACP Accuses Minneapolis Police of Spying In Lawsuit

The city’s police department is being accused of creating fake social media accounts to spy on Black activists.
04/27/2023

Derek Chauvin's Request For A New Trial Rejected By Appeals Court

Chauvin’s attorney argued that he didn’t receive a fair trial because the case was high profile.
04/19/2023

Minneapolis Black Business Community Creates Its Own Expo After City's Failed

“This is an opportunity for us to be proactive,” local organizer says.
04/14/2023

Minneapolis Agrees To Overhaul Police Department In Wake Of George Floyd Murder

A state investigation found that the department routinely engaged in racially discriminatory policing.
04/03/2023

Amir Locke’s Parents File Federal Lawsuit Against Minneapolis For No-Knock Warrant Killing

Locke was fatally shot at a downtown apartment by officers on Feb. 2, 2022.
02/04/2023