#WendysIsOver began to trend after a report surfaced claiming that the company’s CEO donated $440K to Trump’s re-election campaign. America is enduring tense times as protests and riots have swept across the country following the police-involved killing of George Floyd. Millions of people have taken to the streets of not only the U.S., but in the U.K., Australia, New Zealand, and Amsterdam. President Donald Trump has been repeatedly criticized for how he’s handled the situation in the U.S. as rioters and looters have stormed to the streets, and as he promises to mobilize “heavily armed” military and civilian forces, people...
Hulk Hogan and his wife’s derogatory remarks towards the Black community has got them banned from AEW events. The president of All Elite Wrestling has officially placed a ban on Hulk Hogan and his wife Linda from all events. Tony Khan, the president of AEW, made the announcement earlier today in response to the protests in America surrounding the murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor. Evan Agostini/Getty Images As many of the protests escalate into looting and violence in the nation, Linda Hogan took aim at the “afro Americans” who she believes is responsible for the...
The mother of George Floyd’s six-year-old daughter Gianna spoke at a press conference today where she gave a moving statement about their daughter growing up without her dad. We may be witnessing tragedy as looters burn businesses to the ground and rioters storm through cities causing destruction, but the peaceful protests calling for equity and equality rage on. Amid the outrage that people feel about George Floyd, the four police officers involved in his death, and the countless others who have lost their lives due to the color of their skin, Floyd’s family continues to privately mourn the loss...
Movement 4 Black Lives shared an open letter calling for a slash to police budgets for more funds to be allocated to build a better infrastructure for Black communities. As protests spark across the country, a collective of over 100 Black rights organizations called Movement 4 Black Lives have shared an open letter in demand of defunding the police to free up funds that could be used towards disenfranchised communities. “Where could that money go? It could go towards building healthy communities, to the health of our elders and children, to neighborhood infrastructure, to education, to childcare, to support...
Downtown Houston was packed with protesters peacefully marching for a two-hour block in honor of George Floyd. Houston showed out today is the most beautiful way possible, despite the tragic reason they gathered in the first place. Nearly a week after the passing of George Floyd, a Houston man who was suffocated to death by former officer Derek Chauvin, the family of George Floyd, friends, and the city of Houston came together to march in his honor. Trae Tha Truth and Bun B were among the notable rappers in attendance while other speakers included Rev. William Lawson, Mayor Turner, and...
For those who seek to show support for Black-owned businesses, we’ve assembled a list of several notable starting points. There are many ways to show solidarity to the Black community, and while the ongoing protests have provided various means for allies to contribute, the fallout remains equally important. The reality of the situation must be understood — even after the protests end, the problems will not simply disappear overnight. With a little hope, many lessons can still be learned, and many perspectives altered for the better. While we have provided a list of resources for those who want to...
Mahmoud Abumayyaleh, the owner of Cup Foods which called the cops on George Floyd for allegedly trying to pay with a $20 bill, speaks out and condemns the police’s actions. George Floyd was arrested outside of Cup Foods on Chicago Avenue and 38th Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He allegedly tried to buy a pack of cigarettes with a counterfeit $20 bill. As a regular precaution, a store clerk called the police, who detained the 46-year-old man before forcefully pinning him onto the ground. Derek Chauvin, one of the since-fired officers, used his knee to apply pressure on Floyd’s neck and...
The highest-ranking elected leader of the U.S. Air Force, Kaleth O. Wright, reflects on George Floyd’s death in powerful Twitter thread. George Floyd may be gone, but his memory will not be forgotten. It has already impacted the United States and beyond in a major way, sending thousands upon thousands to the streets in protest of systemic racism and police brutality against the Black community. For many, George Floyd and the countless other Black Americans killed at the hands of police have become reminders of a tragic reality, one that must change before its too late. Many voices from...
George Floyd played a significant role in Houston’s hip-hop scene. Trae Tha Truth discusses their relationship. The passing of George Floyd put a major spotlight on the injustices that have been going on across America, something Trae Tha Truth says Floyd would be proud of. George Floyd was known as Big Floyd, a member of Screwed Up Click. Several songs of his have made the rounds since his murder last week at the hands of former cop Derek Chauvin. View this post on Instagram We Will Make George Floyd, His Family, Houston, 3rd Ward & The Nation Proud… Everyone...
Presidential candidate Joe Biden took a moment to address the people, speaking on George Floyd, racism in America, and Donald Trump. Earlier this morning, Presidential candidate Joe Biden arrived in Philadelphia and proceeded to address the people. Speaking from the Philadelphia City Hall, Biden addressed George Floyd’s death, the ongoing protests, and the dangers posed by another term of Donald Trump. “I can’t breathe, I can’t breathe,” begins a somber Biden. “George Floyd’s last words, but they didn’t die with him. They’re still being heard, echoing all across this nation. They speak to a nation where too often, the color...
