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Police killings: Hes handled some of Minnesotas most high-profile deaths. Today, hes hosting Daunte Wrights funeral CNN 4 hrs ago For three decades, Tracy Wesley has met people on lifes most difficult days. He runs Estes Funeral Chapel in Minneapolis -- one of only two Black-owned funeral homes in Minnesota. And hes handled some of the Twin Cities most high-profile deaths: George Floyd, Jamar Clark and now Daunte Wright. In his line of work, Wesley says he is not bothered by people who natu...

By Mekishana Pierre‍ This video is unavailable because we were unable to load a message from our sponsors. If you are using ad-blocking software, please disable it and reload the page. Embed Code Now playing Gayle King was finally able to sleep at night after the Derek Chauvin trial verdict came out on Tuesday. The  CBS This Morning co-host tells ETs Kevin Frazier that she was so anxious before they announced the verdict that ...

a- To watch the hours of celebratory fist-pumping from government officials and black activists after the guilty verdicts against police officer Derek Chauvin this week, you’d think Minnesota had just won the NCAA tournament. One man is dead and another will be spending up to 40 years in prison. How about Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison show a little dignity, with something like: “We had the trial; we’ve got a verdict; I’m not taking any questions”? Nope! We got a one-hour sp...

The Rev. Will Mebane, rector of Saint Barnabas Memorial Episcopal Church in Falmouth, said the conviction Tuesday of former police officer Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd was no cause for celebration. “I don’t feel like celebrating," he said. "I don’t feel like cheering. I’m very sad. I, of course, continue to be sad not only for the lynching of George Floyd, but of Daunte Wright, Ahmaud Arbery, Trayvon Martin, Tamir Rice and the whole list of others who were killed and jus...

Tuesday’s news was met with a gamut of emotions from those who have been advocating for racial justice — hope, joy, tears, determination for the future and ongoing sorrow for

The city's black community, whose pain was brought into the spotlight by George Floyd's murder, came together after his killer's conviction.

Updated 2 hours ago NBC Universal, Inc. A day after the guilty verdicts in the Derek Chauvin murder trial, community activists are looking at what needs to happen next and brainstorming proposals for the future. Akia S. Callum is used to being on the frontlines demanding change with other N.A.A.C.P. members. While former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all charges, Callum believes this is a small step in the right direction, but more work has to be done. Download our mo...

Minneapolis, the nation lauded Chauvins verdict. But whats next in movement for racial justice? Kurtis Lee © (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times) A billboard overlooks the intersection in south Minneapolis where George Floyd died. Activists have renamed the area George Floyd Square. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times) The screech of an electric screwdriver echoed off downtown skyscrapers as a man peeled the plywood from the front entrance of a hotel. A Minnesota National Guard t...

Activists hope Derek Chauvin conviction can lead to systemic changes in policing Published 1 hour ago Share on Facebook Print article MINNEAPOLIS — “One down, three to go!” went the chant just minutes after Derek Chauvin was convicted in George Floyd’s death — a reference to three more fired officers who are awaiting trial. While the verdict was celebrated by activists and brought a sense of relief, talk soon turned to ambitions for greater change outside the courtroom. Act...

THE STANDARD AMERICA By Reuters | April 22nd 2021 People listen to speakers at George Floyd Square after the verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, found guilty of the death of George Floyd, at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., April 20, 2021.[Reuters] The U.S. Justice Department on Wednesday launched a sweeping civil investigation into policing practices in Minneapolis following a jury’s verdict that former city police officer Derek Chauvi...