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New York City Hall is Removing a Statue of Thomas Jefferson due to his Slaveholding Past
The New York City Hall yesterday approved the removal of the statue of Thomas Jefferson, one of the founding fathers of the United States, placed in the boardroom more than a century ago because of the slave-owning past of politics, AFP reported, quoted by BTA.
US marks slavery’s end on new 'Juneteenth' national holiday
With marches, music and speeches, Americans on June 19 celebrated "Juneteenth," the newly declared national holiday that marks the end of slavery and which comes a year after George Floyd's murder sparked anti-racism protests.
'The Night Watchman,' Malcolm X biography win arts Pulitzers
Stories of race, racism and colonialism in the U.S. swept the Pulitzer Prizes for the arts, from Louise Erdrich's novel "The Night Watchman" to a Malcolm X biography co-written by the late Les Payne to Katori Hall's play "The Hot Wing King."
Teen who recorded Floyd’s arrest, death wins Pulitzer nod
The teenager who pulled out her cellphone and began recording when she saw George Floyd being pinned to the ground by a Minneapolis police officer was given a special citation by the Pulitzer Prizes on June 11 for her video that helped to launch a global movement to protest racial injustice.
Immersive exhibit celebrates van Gogh in New York
A massive, immersive exhibition celebrating artist Vincent van Gogh has leaned on some Broadway talent for a little razzle dazzle during its visit to New York City.
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US announces probe into Minneapolis police
The U.S. Justice Department announced on April 21 an investigation into the Minneapolis police, a day after a white former officer was convicted of murdering George Floyd, signaling the Biden administration's intention to use federal powers to clean up systemic police abuse.
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Guilty verdict for George Floyd’s killer brings relief, calls for wider justice
Americans anxiously awaiting a verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin reacted with jubilation and relief on Tuesday after a jury found the former Minneapolis police officer guilty of murdering George Floyd during an arrest last May.
US: Former Policeman Chauvin Found Guilty of Murder in George Floyd's Death
Former police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all counts Tuesday for causing George Floyd's death, a verdict that could send him disgraced former policeman to prison for the rest of his life.
He was convicted of second- and third-degree murder, as well as second-degree manslaughter.
Now he faces up to 75 years in prison when he returns for sentencing in eight weeks.
Ex-policeman Derek Chauvin found guilty of George Floyd’s murder
Derek Chauvin, a white former Minneapolis police officer, was convicted on April 20 of murdering African-American George Floyd after a racially charged trial seen as a pivotal test of police accountability in the United States.
Chicago releases video of police shooting 13-year-old dead
Authorities in Chicago released police body camera footage on April 15 showing an officer shooting dead a 13-year-old Latino boy as the mayor of America's third-largest city appealed for calm over the "excruciating" video.