<p>As the US protests gain momentum, Lady Gaga posted a lengthy message on social media on the unrest in the country. She called out racism in the country and more.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In her post, Lady Gaga expressed reluctance that anything she would say "will incite further anger, although that is precisely the emotion that’s justified. I do not wish to contribute to more violence, I wish to contribute to a solution."&nbsp;</p>

<p>She continued: "I am outraged by the death of George Floyd as I have been by the deaths of exponentially too many black lives over hundreds of years that have been taken from us in this country as a result of systemic racism and the corrupt system that supports it."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/spike-lee-releases-film-3-brothers-radio-raheem-eric-garner-and-george-floyd-302296">Spike Lee releases film ‘3 Brothers – Radio Raheem, Eric Garner And George Floyd’</a></p>

<p>She then said the voices of the black community have "been silenced for too long," something that "has proven deadly time and time again."</p>

<p>"And no matter what they do to protest, they are still meet with no compassion by the leaders that are meant to protect them. Everyday people in America are racist, that’s a fact. Right now is a critical time for black community to be supported by all other communities so we can put a stop to something that is intrinsically wrong by the grace of God or whatever creator you do or do not believe in."</p>

<p>Read the full statement here:</p>

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<p>Lady Gaga is not the first person from the entertainment industry to have spoken on the Black Lives Matter issue. Other top stars like Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Rihanna and Cardi B have voiced their outrage on social media.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood-actor-john-cusack-shares-video-of-police-who-came-at-me-with-batons-during-us-protests-302274">Hollywood actor John Cusack shares video of police who 'came at me with batons' during US protests</a></p>

<p>They also called out Trump for his failure. "He holds the most powerful office in the world, yet offers nothing but ignorance and prejudice while black lives continue to be taken. We have known he is a fool, and a racist, since he took office. He is fueling a system that is already rooted in racism, and racist activity, and we can all see what is happening."</p>


As the US protests gain momentum, Lady Gaga posted a lengthy message on social media on the unrest in the country. She called out racism in the country and more.

As the US protests gain momentum, Lady Gaga posted a lengthy message on social media on the unrest in the country. She called out racism in the country and more. In her post, Lady Gaga expressed reluctance that anything she would say "will incite further anger, although that is precisely the emotion that’s justified. I do not wish to contribute to more violence, I wish to contribute to a solution." She continued: "I am outraged by the death of George Floyd as I have been by the deaths of exponentially too many black lives over hundreds of years that have been taken from us in this country as a result of systemic racism and the corrupt system that supports it." Spike Lee releases film ‘3 Brothers – Radio Raheem, Eric Garner And George Floyd’ She then said the voices of the black community have "been silenced for too long," something that "has proven deadly time and time again." "And no matter what they do to protest, they are still meet with no compassion by the leaders that are meant to protect them. Everyday people in America are racist, that’s a fact. Right now is a critical time for black community to be supported by all other communities so we can put a stop to something that is intrinsically wrong by the grace of God or whatever creator you do or do not believe in." Read the full statement here: pic.twitter.com/CmjtgEHkvq — Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) May 31, 2020 × Lady Gaga is not the first person from the entertainment industry to have spoken on the Black Lives Matter issue. Other top stars like Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Rihanna and Cardi B have voiced their outrage on social media. Hollywood actor John Cusack shares video of police who 'came at me with batons' during US protests They also called out Trump for his failure. "He holds the most powerful office in the world, yet offers nothing but ignorance and prejudice while black lives continue to be taken. We have known he is a fool, and a racist, since he took office. He is fueling a system that is already rooted in racism, and racist activity, and we can all see what is happening."

Lady Gaga issues statement on Black Lives Matter protests in the US and racism

From London to New Zealand, people join in on 'Black Lives Matter' protests

<p>Journalists covering nationwide protests over the death of a black man at police hands in Minneapolis have found themselves under attack, by police and at times by protesters.</p>

<p>The arrest and handcuffing Friday of a black CNN journalist by police in Minneapolis -- even as he was reporting live on camera following the death of George Floyd -- may have drawn the widest coverage.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/curfew-imposed-in-40-cities-including-washington-dc-as-protests-spread-across-us-302235">Curfew imposed in 40 cities including Washington DC as protests spread across US</a></strong></p>

<p>The journalist, Omar Jimenez, was released an hour later after the Minnesota governor personally intervened.</p>

<p>But there have been several other serious incidents across the country, notably in Louisville, Kentucky, where a riot-squad policeman fired what appeared to be pepper-spray pellets at a local TV crew filming the scene.</p>

<p>"I'm getting shot!" Kaitlin Rust, a reporter with local TV channel WAVE-3, cried out on camera.&nbsp;</p>

<p>And in Minneapolis, freelance journalist Linda Tirado was struck in the left eye by a rubber bullet fired by police, and said later on Twitter that she had permanently lost vision in that eye.</p>

<p>"Authorities in cities across the US need to instruct police not to target journalists and ensure they can report safely on the protests without fear of injury or retaliation,” said a statement from the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ).</p>

<p>Members of the media have also come under attack by protesters. In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, photographer Ian Smith said he was subjected to a beating until other demonstrators came to his defense.</p>

<p>In Atlanta, the headquarters of news network CNN was attacked Friday by several dozen people. Someone in the crowd lobbed a flash grenade into the building's lobby as police stood guard there.</p>

<p>And on Saturday morning, a Fox News journalist who was reporting from a position in front of the White House was pummeled and chased by demonstrators until police intervened.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"If you are a protester, do what you feel is right, but don’t stop us from doing what we know is the job we have to do for the public. Please do not target, intimidate, humiliate or block our efforts," said a statement from the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ).&nbsp;</p>

<p>President Donald Trump has frequently targeted the news media as a source of what he calls "fake news," claiming without evidence that the media invent stories intended to harm him.</p>

<p>Following the attack on the CNN building in Atlanta, the president retweeted a supporter's post that seemed to gloat about the incident: "In an ironic twist of fate, CNN HQ is being attacked by the very riots they promoted as noble &amp; just. Oops.”</p>

<p>He has regularly denounced the press as "enemies of the people," and has often singled out CNN as a favorite target.</p>

<p>Media critics and commentators say such language can have the effect, at least among fringe elements, of encouraging violence against journalists.</p>


Journalists covering nationwide protests over the death of a black man at police hands in Minneapolis have found themselves under attack, by police and at times by protesters.

Journalists covering nationwide protests over the death of a black man at police hands in Minneapolis have found themselves under attack, by police and at times by protesters. The arrest and handcuffing Friday of a black CNN journalist by police in Minneapolis -- even as he was reporting live on camera following the death of George Floyd -- may have drawn the widest coverage. Also read | Curfew imposed in 40 cities including Washington DC as protests spread across US The journalist, Omar Jimenez, was released an hour later after the Minnesota governor personally intervened. But there have been several other serious incidents across the country, notably in Louisville, Kentucky, where a riot-squad policeman fired what appeared to be pepper-spray pellets at a local TV crew filming the scene. "I'm getting shot!" Kaitlin Rust, a reporter with local TV channel WAVE-3, cried out on camera. And in Minneapolis, freelance journalist Linda Tirado was struck in the left eye by a rubber bullet fired by police, and said later on Twitter that she had permanently lost vision in that eye. "Authorities in cities across the US need to instruct police not to target journalists and ensure they can report safely on the protests without fear of injury or retaliation,” said a statement from the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). Members of the media have also come under attack by protesters. In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, photographer Ian Smith said he was subjected to a beating until other demonstrators came to his defense. In Atlanta, the headquarters of news network CNN was attacked Friday by several dozen people. Someone in the crowd lobbed a flash grenade into the building's lobby as police stood guard there. And on Saturday morning, a Fox News journalist who was reporting from a position in front of the White House was pummeled and chased by demonstrators until police intervened. "If you are a protester, do what you feel is right, but don’t stop us from doing what we know is the job we have to do for the public. Please do not target, intimidate, humiliate or block our efforts," said a statement from the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ). President Donald Trump has frequently targeted the news media as a source of what he calls "fake news," claiming without evidence that the media invent stories intended to harm him. Following the attack on the CNN building in Atlanta, the president retweeted a supporter's post that seemed to gloat about the incident: "In an ironic twist of fate, CNN HQ is being attacked by the very riots they promoted as noble & just. Oops.” He has regularly denounced the press as "enemies of the people," and has often singled out CNN as a favorite target. Media critics and commentators say such language can have the effect, at least among fringe elements, of encouraging violence against journalists.

Journalists covering US protests face the ire of police, demonstrators

<p>The United States, which has already seen the worst of coronavirus crisis and still struggling to contain the deaths and infections, is now seeing widespread violence following the death of an unarmed black man in Minneapolis.</p>

<p>And in such a tense situation, where on one hand, incidents of police brutality are reported, there are also stories where the cops are leading by an example to let protesters continue peaceful demonstrations and helping them too.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-records-nearly-600-new-coronavirus-deaths-as-minneapolis-killing-intensifies-violence-across-country-302256">US records nearly 600 new coronavirus deaths as Minneapolis killing intensifies violence across country</a></strong></p>

<p>A Twitter user posted a video reportedly of Georgia where protesters were shouting slogans, 'Walk with us', and the cops were seen marching peacefully with the crowd.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A similar video was also shared in which New Jersey police were seen walking with the protesters.</p>

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<p>&nbsp;Another video is gaining a lot of attention where policemen were seen kneeling down on the ground and shaking hands with people in Oakland, California.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Take a look at these posts shared by users showing the soft side of the police.&nbsp;</p>

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Leadership.🌎❤️ <a href="https://t.co/Vs3941C2o8">pic.twitter.com/Vs3941C2o8</a></p>
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<p>However, several reports also claimed of police's high-handed actions, most recently of the two NYPD cars ramming into a crowd of protesters in Brooklyn.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In Atlanta, policemen implementing a curfew stopped two college students driving a car, shot Tasers at them,and dragged them out of their vehicle, the New York Times reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The protests erupted in Minneapolis and then spread across the country after a video surfaced last Monday that showed a black man George Floyd pleading as a police officer knelt on his neck for several minutes following which Floyd was killed.&nbsp;<br />
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The United States, which has already seen the worst of coronavirus crisis and still struggling to contain the deaths and infections, is now seeing widespread violence following the death of an unarmed black man in Minneapolis.

The United States, which has already seen the worst of coronavirus crisis and still struggling to contain the deaths and infections, is now seeing widespread violence following the death of an unarmed black man in Minneapolis. And in such a tense situation, where on one hand, incidents of police brutality are reported, there are also stories where the cops are leading by an example to let protesters continue peaceful demonstrations and helping them too. Also read | US records nearly 600 new coronavirus deaths as Minneapolis killing intensifies violence across country A Twitter user posted a video reportedly of Georgia where protesters were shouting slogans, 'Walk with us', and the cops were seen marching peacefully with the crowd. A similar video was also shared in which New Jersey police were seen walking with the protesters. In New Jersey police have literally started marching with protesters.#BLACK_LIVES_MATTER pic.twitter.com/w6FJ3qowUG — Joshua Potash (@JoshuaPotash) May 31, 2020 × Another video is gaining a lot of attention where policemen were seen kneeling down on the ground and shaking hands with people in Oakland, California. It’s a start.. ✊🏾This just happened live, Oakland,CA pic.twitter.com/Ufeait0ovP — Maria (@mmaarriiaab) June 1, 2020 × Take a look at these posts shared by users showing the soft side of the police. Genesee County Sheriff (Flint, Michigan) Chris Swanson put down his helmet and baton and asked protesters how he could help. The protesters chanted "walk with us" so the Sheriff joined — and walked alongside the protesters in solidarity. Leadership.🌎❤️ pic.twitter.com/Vs3941C2o8 — Rex Chapman🏇🏼 (@RexChapman) May 31, 2020 × However, several reports also claimed of police's high-handed actions, most recently of the two NYPD cars ramming into a crowd of protesters in Brooklyn. In Atlanta, policemen implementing a curfew stopped two college students driving a car, shot Tasers at them,and dragged them out of their vehicle, the New York Times reported. The protests erupted in Minneapolis and then spread across the country after a video surfaced last Monday that showed a black man George Floyd pleading as a police officer knelt on his neck for several minutes following which Floyd was killed.

Amid widespread anger over police brutality, some cops win hearts in US

<p>Award-winning filmmaker Spike Lee recently debuted a new short film titled ‘3 Brothers- Radio Raheem, Eric Garner and George Floyd’ which is a compilation of the scene from his 1989 film ‘Do The Right Thing’. It features the death of Radio Raheem and video of the deaths of Eric Garner in 2014 and George Floyd earlier this week.</p>

<p>The fictional characters of Radio Raheem, Eric Garner and George Floyd are three black men who all died under similar characters. They were all restrained by a white police officer on the street.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film, ‘3 Brothers- Radio Raheem, Eric Garner and George Floyd’ opens with the question ‘WIll History Stop Repeating Itself?’ as it premiered during Spike Lee’s appearance on CNN’s special I Can’t Breath: Black Men Living and Dying In America.</p>

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<p>Spike Lee also addressed the US protests and unrest following George Floyd’s death as he said, “This is history again, and again and again…The attack on black bodies has been here from the get-go. I am not condoning all this other stuff but I understand why people are doing what they are doing.”</p>


Award-winning filmmaker Spike Lee recently debuted a new short film titled ‘3 Brothers- Radio Raheem, Eric Garner and George Floyd’ which is a compilation of the scene from his 1989 film ‘Do The Right Thing’.

Award-winning filmmaker Spike Lee recently debuted a new short film titled ‘3 Brothers- Radio Raheem, Eric Garner and George Floyd’ which is a compilation of the scene from his 1989 film ‘Do The Right Thing’. It features the death of Radio Raheem and video of the deaths of Eric Garner in 2014 and George Floyd earlier this week. The fictional characters of Radio Raheem, Eric Garner and George Floyd are three black men who all died under similar characters. They were all restrained by a white police officer on the street. The film, ‘3 Brothers- Radio Raheem, Eric Garner and George Floyd’ opens with the question ‘WIll History Stop Repeating Itself?’ as it premiered during Spike Lee’s appearance on CNN’s special I Can’t Breath: Black Men Living and Dying In America. Watch it here: 3 Brothers-Radio Raheem, Eric Garner And George Floyd. pic.twitter.com/EB0cXQELzE — Spike Lee (@SpikeLeeJoint) June 1, 2020 × Spike Lee also addressed the US protests and unrest following George Floyd’s death as he said, “This is history again, and again and again…The attack on black bodies has been here from the get-go. I am not condoning all this other stuff but I understand why people are doing what they are doing.”

Spike Lee releases film ‘3 Brothers – Radio Raheem, Eric Garner And George Floyd’

<p>Another night of unrest in every corner of the United States left the country charred and shattered.&nbsp;The death of George Floyd after his arrest on Monday has triggered a tide of protests in the country, unleashing long simmering rage over racial bias in the US criminal justice system.</p>

<p>Some rallies have turned violent as demonstrators blocked traffic, set fires and clashed with riot police, some of whom fired tear gas and plastic bullets in an effort to restore order.</p>

<p>Protests&nbsp;erupted in at least 30 US cities over the death of unarmed black man George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The police officer had knelt on his neck until he stopped breathing.</p>

<p>As unrest continued into the early hours of Sunday, at least 25 cities across 16 states -- including Atlanta, Denver, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, San Francisco and Seattle -- have imposed curfews.</p>

<p>Thousands marched peacefully through city streets to protest the death of George Floyd.</p>

<p>Two members of a Reuters TV crew were hit by rubber bullets and injured in Minneapolis on Saturday night when police moved into an area occupied by about 500 protestors in the southwest of the city shortly after the 8 pm curfew.</p>

<p>Footage taken by cameraman Julio-Cesar Chavez showed a police officer aiming directly at him as police fired rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse the crowd.<br />
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Minutes later, Chavez and Reuters security advisor Rodney Seward were struck by rubber bullets as they took cover at a nearby gas station.</p>

<p>The incident was the latest attack on a journalist covering the protests that have erupted around the United States after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.</p>

<p>A black CNN journalist was arrested on camera while covering the protests in Minneapolis on Friday.</p>

<p>The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, according to the New York Times, had received about 10 reports involving journalists during the recent protesting, ranging from assaults to menacing.</p>

<p>Police have arrested at least 1,669 people in 22 cities since Thursday. Nearly a third of those arrests came in Los Angeles, where the governor declared a state of emergency.</p>

<p>The National Guard was also ordered to back up the city's 10,000 police officers as dozens of fires burned across the city.</p>

<p>President Donald Trump commended the National Guard deployment in Minneapolis, declaring "No games!" and saying police in New York City "must be allowed to do their job!"</p>

<p>Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden condemned the violence.</p>

<p>"The act of protesting should never be allowed to overshadow the reason we protest," Biden said in a statement Saturday night.</p>

<p>The National Guard said in a statement on Sunday said 5,000 of its soldiers and airmen had been activated in 15 states and Washington, D.C., but that "state and local law enforcement agencies remain responsible for security."</p>

<p>Another 2,000 National Guard troops were ready to activate if needed, the statement said.</p>

<p>The Trump administration, to this end, said it would not invoke federal authority over the National Guard for now.</p>

<p><strong>MINNEAPOLIS</strong><br />
Police, state troopers and National Guard members moved in soon after an 8 pm curfew took effect to break up protests, firing tear gas and rubber bullets to clear streets outside a police precinct and elsewhere.</p>

<p><strong>INDIANAPOLIS</strong><br />
Police investigated multiple shootings, including one that left a person dead amid the protests -- adding to deaths in Detroit and Minneapolis in recent days.</p>

<p><strong>PHILADELPHIA</strong><br />
At least 13 police officers were injured, and at least four police vehicles were set on fire.</p>

<p><strong>PROTESTS SPREAD TO LONDON AND BERLIN</strong></p>

<p>Hundreds of people protested in London and Berlin on Sunday in solidarity with demonstrations in the United States.</p>

<p>The protesters knelt in central London's Trafalgar Square, chanting "No justice, no peace", and then marched past the Houses of Parliament and finished up outside the US Embassy.</p>

<p>Several hundred protesters also staged a rally outside the US Embassy in Berlin, holding up posters saying "Justice for George Floyd", "Stop killing us" and "Who's neckst".</p>

<p><em><strong>(with inputs from agencies)</strong></em></p>


Another night of unrest in every corner of the United States left the country charred and shattered. The death of George Floyd after his arrest on Monday has triggered a tide of protests in the country, unleashing long simmering rage over racial bias in the US criminal justice system.

Another night of unrest in every corner of the United States left the country charred and shattered. The death of George Floyd after his arrest on Monday has triggered a tide of protests in the country, unleashing long simmering rage over racial bias in the US criminal justice system. Some rallies have turned violent as demonstrators blocked traffic, set fires and clashed with riot police, some of whom fired tear gas and plastic bullets in an effort to restore order. Protests erupted in at least 30 US cities over the death of unarmed black man George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The police officer had knelt on his neck until he stopped breathing. As unrest continued into the early hours of Sunday, at least 25 cities across 16 states -- including Atlanta, Denver, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, San Francisco and Seattle -- have imposed curfews. Thousands marched peacefully through city streets to protest the death of George Floyd. Two members of a Reuters TV crew were hit by rubber bullets and injured in Minneapolis on Saturday night when police moved into an area occupied by about 500 protestors in the southwest of the city shortly after the 8 pm curfew. Footage taken by cameraman Julio-Cesar Chavez showed a police officer aiming directly at him as police fired rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse the crowd. Minutes later, Chavez and Reuters security advisor Rodney Seward were struck by rubber bullets as they took cover at a nearby gas station. The incident was the latest attack on a journalist covering the protests that have erupted around the United States after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. A black CNN journalist was arrested on camera while covering the protests in Minneapolis on Friday. The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, according to the New York Times, had received about 10 reports involving journalists during the recent protesting, ranging from assaults to menacing. Police have arrested at least 1,669 people in 22 cities since Thursday. Nearly a third of those arrests came in Los Angeles, where the governor declared a state of emergency. The National Guard was also ordered to back up the city's 10,000 police officers as dozens of fires burned across the city. President Donald Trump commended the National Guard deployment in Minneapolis, declaring "No games!" and saying police in New York City "must be allowed to do their job!" Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden condemned the violence. "The act of protesting should never be allowed to overshadow the reason we protest," Biden said in a statement Saturday night. The National Guard said in a statement on Sunday said 5,000 of its soldiers and airmen had been activated in 15 states and Washington, D.C., but that "state and local law enforcement agencies remain responsible for security." Another 2,000 National Guard troops were ready to activate if needed, the statement said. The Trump administration, to this end, said it would not invoke federal authority over the National Guard for now. MINNEAPOLIS Police, state troopers and National Guard members moved in soon after an 8 pm curfew took effect to break up protests, firing tear gas and rubber bullets to clear streets outside a police precinct and elsewhere. INDIANAPOLIS Police investigated multiple shootings, including one that left a person dead amid the protests -- adding to deaths in Detroit and Minneapolis in recent days. PHILADELPHIA At least 13 police officers were injured, and at least four police vehicles were set on fire. PROTESTS SPREAD TO LONDON AND BERLIN Hundreds of people protested in London and Berlin on Sunday in solidarity with demonstrations in the United States. The protesters knelt in central London's Trafalgar Square, chanting "No justice, no peace", and then marched past the Houses of Parliament and finished up outside the US Embassy. Several hundred protesters also staged a rally outside the US Embassy in Berlin, holding up posters saying "Justice for George Floyd", "Stop killing us" and "Who's neckst". (with inputs from agencies)

George Floyd protests spread far and wide; at least 25 US cities impose curfew

<p>National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien on Sunday said that Trump administration will not request federal authority over the National Guard for now as the protests against George Floyd's death in many American cities have turned violent.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/george-floyd-protests-spread-nationwide-at-least-25-us-cities-impose-curfew-302194" hreflang="en">George Floyd protests spread nationwide; at least 25 US cities impose curfew</a></p>

<p>"We're not going to federalize the Guard at this time. But, if necessary, we have further military assets that can be deployed ... if the governors and the mayors need it and they can't get control of the situation," O'Brien told reporters at the White House, saying law enforcement decisions should rest with governors and mayors.</p>

<p>"We'll do whatever the governors or mayors need to keep control of their cities," he added.</p>

<p>Protests broke out in several cities after an unarmed black guy (George Floyd) was killed after a police officer knelt on the victim's neck. George kept gasping to breathe, he kept on telling them that he couldn't breathe.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The National Guard said in a statement on Sunday said 5,000 of its soldiers and airmen had been activated in 15 states and Washington, D.C., but that "state and local law enforcement agencies remain responsible for security."</p>

<p>Additional 2,000 National Guards are ready to be dispatched if needed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As unrest continued into the early hours of Sunday, at least 25 cities across 16 states -- including Atlanta, Denver, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, San Francisco and Seattle -- have imposed curfews.</p>


National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien on Sunday said that Trump administration will not request federal authority over the National Guard for now as the protests against George Floyd's death in many American cities have turned violent.

National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien on Sunday said that Trump administration will not request federal authority over the National Guard for now as the protests against George Floyd's death in many American cities have turned violent. Also read: George Floyd protests spread nationwide; at least 25 US cities impose curfew "We're not going to federalize the Guard at this time. But, if necessary, we have further military assets that can be deployed ... if the governors and the mayors need it and they can't get control of the situation," O'Brien told reporters at the White House, saying law enforcement decisions should rest with governors and mayors. "We'll do whatever the governors or mayors need to keep control of their cities," he added. Protests broke out in several cities after an unarmed black guy (George Floyd) was killed after a police officer knelt on the victim's neck. George kept gasping to breathe, he kept on telling them that he couldn't breathe. The National Guard said in a statement on Sunday said 5,000 of its soldiers and airmen had been activated in 15 states and Washington, D.C., but that "state and local law enforcement agencies remain responsible for security." Additional 2,000 National Guards are ready to be dispatched if needed. As unrest continued into the early hours of Sunday, at least 25 cities across 16 states -- including Atlanta, Denver, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, San Francisco and Seattle -- have imposed curfews.

Trump administration will not invoke control of National Guard amid protests: Advisor

<p>Streaming giant Netflix comes out in support for Black Lives Matter <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/arrest-of-minneapolis-police-officer-fails-to-restore-peace-people-demand-justice-301948">protest over the death</a> of former footballer and a black man George Floyd.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/taylor-swifts-tweet-against-donald-trump-become-singers-most-liked-post-ever-302027">Taylor Swift's tweet against Donald Trump become singer's most liked post ever</a><br />
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''To be silent is to be complicit. Black lives matter, We have a platform, and we have a duty to our Black members, employees, creators and talent to speak up.''&nbsp;the streaming giant tweeted Saturday.</p>

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<p>Floyd was killed by a white police officer knelt on Floyd's neck for several minutes despite the 46-year-old's is continuously yelling, ''I can't breathe". The video of the arrest went viral which sparked protests and riots in Minneapolis and other cities across the United States.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Later Saturday evening, Amazon Prime also tweeted in support for &nbsp;Black lives matter, "Together we stand with the Black community — colleagues, artists, writers, storytellers, producers, our viewers — and all allies in the fight against racism and injustice,".<br />
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Celebrities including Chrissy Teigen, Steve Carell, Seth Rogan, Jameela Jamil, Patton Oswalt, are now donating and urging others to send money to the Minnesota Freedom Fund, a nonprofit organization, collecting cash for bail of the protestors.&nbsp;</p>

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Streaming giant Netflix comes out in support for Black Lives Matter protest over the death of former footballer and a black man George Floyd. Also read: Taylor Swift's tweet against Donald Trump become singer's most liked post ever ''To be silent is to be complicit.

Streaming giant Netflix comes out in support for Black Lives Matter protest over the death of former footballer and a black man George Floyd. Also read: Taylor Swift's tweet against Donald Trump become singer's most liked post ever ''To be silent is to be complicit. Black lives matter, We have a platform, and we have a duty to our Black members, employees, creators and talent to speak up.'' the streaming giant tweeted Saturday. To be silent is to be complicit. Black lives matter. We have a platform, and we have a duty to our Black members, employees, creators and talent to speak up. — Netflix (@netflix) May 30, 2020 × Floyd was killed by a white police officer knelt on Floyd's neck for several minutes despite the 46-year-old's is continuously yelling, ''I can't breathe". The video of the arrest went viral which sparked protests and riots in Minneapolis and other cities across the United States. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amazon Prime Video US (@amazonprimevideo) on May 30, 2020 at 8:57pm PDT × Later Saturday evening, Amazon Prime also tweeted in support for Black lives matter, "Together we stand with the Black community — colleagues, artists, writers, storytellers, producers, our viewers — and all allies in the fight against racism and injustice,". Celebrities including Chrissy Teigen, Steve Carell, Seth Rogan, Jameela Jamil, Patton Oswalt, are now donating and urging others to send money to the Minnesota Freedom Fund, a nonprofit organization, collecting cash for bail of the protestors. Matched. Celebrity accounts that follow me please match and pass it on. https://t.co/riSf40ehhr pic.twitter.com/UmgLulQqIP — Jameela Jamil 🌈 (@jameelajamil) May 28, 2020 × Matched. https://t.co/QmxJAzR0RH pic.twitter.com/SazLHhjtYx — Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) May 28, 2020 × Ooo they might need more money then. Make it $200,000 https://t.co/axuJnazJkU — chrissy teigen (@chrissyteigen) May 30, 2020 ×

Netflix supports George Floyd's death protests: We have a duty to our black members

<p>US&nbsp;embassies&nbsp;in Africa&nbsp;have taken the unusual step of issuing critical statements, saying no one is above the law.</p>

<p>The statements came as the head of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, condemned the ''murder'' of Floyd and said Friday the continental body rejects the ''continuing discriminatory practices against black citizens of the USA.''</p>

<p>Africa has not seen the kind of protests over Floyd’s killing that have erupted across the United States, but many Africans have expressed disgust and dismay.</p>

<p>The ambassador to Congo, Mike Hammer said, ''I am profoundly troubled by the tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. The Justice Department is conducting a full criminal investigation as a top priority. Security forces around the world should be held accountable. No one is above the law.'</p>

<p>Similar statements were tweeted by the US&nbsp;embassies in Kenya and Uganda, while the embassies in Tanzania and Kenya tweeted a joint statement from the Department of Justice office in Minnesota on the investigation.</p>

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<p>African officials also were publicly outspoken last month over racism in China, when Africans complained of being evicted and mistreated in the city of Guangzhou amid the COVID-19 pandemic.</p>

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US embassies in Africa have taken the unusual step of issuing critical statements, saying no one is above the law. The statements came as the head of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, condemned the ''murder'' of Floyd and said Friday the continental body rejects the ''continuing discriminatory practices against black citizens of the USA.

US embassies in Africa have taken the unusual step of issuing critical statements, saying no one is above the law. The statements came as the head of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, condemned the ''murder'' of Floyd and said Friday the continental body rejects the ''continuing discriminatory practices against black citizens of the USA.'' Africa has not seen the kind of protests over Floyd’s killing that have erupted across the United States, but many Africans have expressed disgust and dismay. The ambassador to Congo, Mike Hammer said, ''I am profoundly troubled by the tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. The Justice Department is conducting a full criminal investigation as a top priority. Security forces around the world should be held accountable. No one is above the law.' Similar statements were tweeted by the US embassies in Kenya and Uganda, while the embassies in Tanzania and Kenya tweeted a joint statement from the Department of Justice office in Minnesota on the investigation. We are deeply troubled by the death of Mr. George Floyd in Minneapolis. The U.S. Department of Justice is conducting a full criminal investigation as a top priority. Law enforcement officials must be held accountable in every country. — U.S. Embassy Nairobi (@USEmbassyKenya) May 29, 2020 × African officials also were publicly outspoken last month over racism in China, when Africans complained of being evicted and mistreated in the city of Guangzhou amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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<p>Several hundred people angrily protesting the death of an African-American man in police custody in Minneapolis rallied outside the White House on Friday, in tense scenes that have spread to several cities across the country.</p>

<p>President Donald Trump was in the mansion during the protest that converged on a park across the street from the White House, where several dozen Secret Service agents lined barricades.</p>

<p>Demonstrators wielded signs saying "Stop Killing Us" and called for justice for George Floyd, who died on Monday after a white police officer pressed his knee down on the neck of an unarmed and handcuffed Floyd for several minutes.</p>

<p>Serious clashes were largely averted outside the White House, and demonstrators marched down Washington streets towards the US Capitol.</p>

<p>Floyd's violent arrest and death was caught on a video that went viral, and re-opened the nation's deep wounds over racial inequality.</p>

<p>The arrest and charges of third-degree murder filed against Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin apparently have not tamped down the anger in Minneapolis, which has been rocked by three days of fiery riots that devastated parts of the city.</p>

<p>Protesters remained on the streets Friday night, defying an 8 pm curfew.</p>

<p>Protests had also spread to New York, Houston, Atlanta, Detroit, Las Vegas, San Jose and Memphis.</p>


Several hundred people angrily protesting the death of an African-American man in police custody in Minneapolis rallied outside the White House on Friday, in tense scenes that have spread to several cities across the country.

Several hundred people angrily protesting the death of an African-American man in police custody in Minneapolis rallied outside the White House on Friday, in tense scenes that have spread to several cities across the country. President Donald Trump was in the mansion during the protest that converged on a park across the street from the White House, where several dozen Secret Service agents lined barricades. Demonstrators wielded signs saying "Stop Killing Us" and called for justice for George Floyd, who died on Monday after a white police officer pressed his knee down on the neck of an unarmed and handcuffed Floyd for several minutes. Serious clashes were largely averted outside the White House, and demonstrators marched down Washington streets towards the US Capitol. Floyd's violent arrest and death was caught on a video that went viral, and re-opened the nation's deep wounds over racial inequality. The arrest and charges of third-degree murder filed against Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin apparently have not tamped down the anger in Minneapolis, which has been rocked by three days of fiery riots that devastated parts of the city. Protesters remained on the streets Friday night, defying an 8 pm curfew. Protests had also spread to New York, Houston, Atlanta, Detroit, Las Vegas, San Jose and Memphis.

Protests at White House over black man's death in police custody

<p>Former Minneapolis police and the superintendent of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, officer&nbsp;Derek Chauvin, who has been identified as the man who put his knee on&nbsp;George Floyd’s neck, has been arrested in connection to Floyd’s death.</p>

<p>John Mark Harrington<strong>,&nbsp;</strong>the&nbsp;Minnesota&nbsp;department of public safety commissioner, announced the news shortly after a press conference about the Minneapolis protests ended.</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/this-shouldnt-be-normal-in-2020-america-obama-speaks-out-on-floyds-death-301921">'This shouldn't be normal in 2020 America', Obama speaks out on Floyd's death</a></strong></p>

<p>Harrington did not offer any information about the specific charges filed against Chauvin, and it’s unclear whether the three other officers who were also fired after Floyd’s death will be arrested.</p>

<p>Senator&nbsp;Amy Klobuchar<strong>&nbsp;</strong>confirmed&nbsp;Chauvin<strong>&nbsp;</strong>has been arrested in connection to the death of&nbsp;Floyd<strong>&nbsp;</strong>and is in the custody of the&nbsp;Minnesota&nbsp;Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.</p>

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<p>The Minnesota senator called Chauvin’s arrest ''the first step towards justice.''</p>

<p>Klobuchar has been criticized for not prosecuting police officers involved in fatal encounters while she was serving as Hennepin county attorney.</p>

<p>Floyd died after being apprehended by police Monday. A video that went viral shows an officer&nbsp;pinning his knee to Floyd's neck&nbsp;as he is on the ground, saying, "I can't breathe." The four officers involved have been fired, and investigations are ongoing. No charges have yet been announced.</p>

<p>His death in police custody has led to outrage across the nation and protests in many cities, including in Minneapolis, where violence has broken out over several nights this week.</p>


Former Minneapolis police and the superintendent of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, officer Derek Chauvin, who has been identified as the man who put his knee on George Floyd’s neck, has been arrested in connection to Floyd’s death.

Former Minneapolis police and the superintendent of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, officer Derek Chauvin, who has been identified as the man who put his knee on George Floyd’s neck, has been arrested in connection to Floyd’s death. John Mark Harrington, the Minnesota department of public safety commissioner, announced the news shortly after a press conference about the Minneapolis protests ended. Also read: 'This shouldn't be normal in 2020 America', Obama speaks out on Floyd's death Harrington did not offer any information about the specific charges filed against Chauvin, and it’s unclear whether the three other officers who were also fired after Floyd’s death will be arrested. Senator Amy Klobuchar confirmed Chauvin has been arrested in connection to the death of Floyd and is in the custody of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Police officer Derek Chauvin has been arrested and is in custody for the murder of George Floyd. The first step towards justice. — Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) May 29, 2020 × The Minnesota senator called Chauvin’s arrest ''the first step towards justice.'' Klobuchar has been criticized for not prosecuting police officers involved in fatal encounters while she was serving as Hennepin county attorney. Floyd died after being apprehended by police Monday. A video that went viral shows an officer pinning his knee to Floyd's neck as he is on the ground, saying, "I can't breathe." The four officers involved have been fired, and investigations are ongoing. No charges have yet been announced. His death in police custody has led to outrage across the nation and protests in many cities, including in Minneapolis, where violence has broken out over several nights this week.

Minneapolis police officer arrested in connection to Floyd's death

<p>Former US president&nbsp;Barack Obama<strong>&nbsp;</strong>has issued a statement on the death of&nbsp;George Floyd<strong>,&nbsp;</strong>saying the country needed to create a new normal for Americans of colour.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">My statement on the death of George Floyd: <a href="https://t.co/Hg1k9JHT6R">pic.twitter.com/Hg1k9JHT6R</a></p>
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<p>Obama said that despite many Americans'&nbsp;desire to return to ''normal''&nbsp;amid the coronavirus pandemic, racial discrimination is “maddeningly” normal for people of colour.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/violence-grips-minneapolis-for-the-third-consecutive-night-301846" hreflang="en">Violence grips Minneapolis for the third consecutive night</a></strong></p>

<p>''This shouldn’t be 'normal'&nbsp;in 2020 America,''&nbsp;Obama said. ''It can’t be 'normal.'''&nbsp;</p>

<p>In his statement, Obama referred to Floyd's death but also two other high-profile recent racial incidents in the US, one involving a black jogger who was shot dead by two white men in Georgia and a black man who had a confrontation with a white woman while bird-watching in a park in New York.</p>

<p>''If we want our children to grow up in a nation that lives up to its highest ideals, we can and must be better," he added.</p>

<p><strong>Also see:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/smokes-flames-and-destruction-protests-intensify-over-killing-in-minneapolis-us-301569">Smokes, flames, and destruction: Protests intensify over killing in Minneapolis, US</a></strong></p>

<p>The first African-American president of the United States also said that he&nbsp;shared the "anguish" of millions of Americans over the death of a black man killed by police in Minnesota.</p>

<p>The former president called on Americans to&nbsp;come together to create a ''new normal''&nbsp;in order to root out institutional racism.</p>

<p>Floyd died after being apprehended by police Monday. A video that went viral shows an officer&nbsp;pinning his knee to Floyd's neck&nbsp;as he is on the ground, saying, "I can't breathe." The four officers involved have been fired, and investigations are ongoing. No charges have yet been announced.</p>

<p>His death in police custody has led to outrage across the nation and protests in many cities, including in Minneapolis, where violence has broken out over several nights this week.</p>

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Former US president Barack Obama has issued a statement on the death of George Floyd, saying the country needed to create a new normal for Americans of colour. My statement on the death of George Floyd: pic.twitter.com/Hg1k9JHT6R — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 29, 2020 × Obama said that despite many Americans' desire to return to ''normal'' amid the coronavirus pandemic, racial discrimination is “maddeningly” normal for people of colour. Also read: Violence grips Minneapolis for the third consecutive night ''This shouldn’t be 'normal' in 2020 America,'' Obama said. ''It can’t be 'normal.''' In his statement, Obama referred to Floyd's death but also two other high-profile recent racial incidents in the US, one involving a black jogger who was shot dead by two white men in Georgia and a black man who had a confrontation with a white woman while bird-watching in a park in New York. ''If we want our children to grow up in a nation that lives up to its highest ideals, we can and must be better," he added. Also see: Smokes, flames, and destruction: Protests intensify over killing in Minneapolis, US The first African-American president of the United States also said that he shared the "anguish" of millions of Americans over the death of a black man killed by police in Minnesota. The former president called on Americans to come together to create a ''new normal'' in order to root out institutional racism. Floyd died after being apprehended by police Monday. A video that went viral shows an officer pinning his knee to Floyd's neck as he is on the ground, saying, "I can't breathe." The four officers involved have been fired, and investigations are ongoing. No charges have yet been announced. His death in police custody has led to outrage across the nation and protests in many cities, including in Minneapolis, where violence has broken out over several nights this week.

'This shouldn't be normal in 2020 America', Obama speaks out on Floyd's death

Violent protests erupt after the death of black man George Floyd in Minneapolis, City in Minnesota. United Nations (UN) also condemns the killing of black man. A video gets viral on social media shows police kneeling on Floyd's neck.

Fineprint: UN condemns killing of black man in Minneapolis by cops

<p>After Trump’s tweet was marked by Twitter on Friday, the White House doubled down, more or less daring Twitter to block another tweet.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">“These THUGS are dishonoring the memory of George Floyd, and I won’t let that happen. Just spoke to Governor Tim Walz and told him that the Military is with him all the way. Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts. Thank you!” <a href="https://t.co/GDwAydcAOw">https://t.co/GDwAydcAOw</a></p>
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<p>Earlier this week, Twitter&nbsp;appended a fact check&nbsp;to one of Trump’s tweets about mail-in voting.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I can’t stand back &amp; watch this happen to a great American City, Minneapolis. A total lack of leadership. Either the very weak Radical Left Mayor, Jacob Frey, get his act together and bring the City under control, or I will send in the National Guard &amp; get the job done right.....</p>
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<p>Twitter didn’t block Trump’s tweet, but covered it with a warning and made it ineligible for retweets or responses.</p>

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<p>Trump accused Twitter of ''interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election''&nbsp;and insisting ''as president, I will not allow this to happen.''</p>

<p>His campaign manager, Brad Parscale, said Twitter’s ''clear political bias''&nbsp;had led the campaign to pull ''all our advertising from Twitter months ago.''</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Trump after sharply criticising Twitter for fact-checking his tweet&nbsp;signed an executive order that intended to limit the freedom of tech organisations over the content posted on their mediums.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twitter-says-ceo-dorsey-was-informed-in-advance-of-decision-to-hide-trump-tweet-301828" hreflang="en">Twitter says CEO Dorsey was informed in advance of decision to tag Trump tweet</a></strong></p>

<p>As he told the press on Thursday, he would prefer to delete his Twitter profile and close the company entirely; without that power, he requested that the FCC adjust Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which protects online platforms from liability for what their users post online.</p>

<p>On Friday morning, the company went further, blocking one of his tweets calling for the shooting of protestors in Minneapolis, where violence has broken out in the wake of the police murder of an unarmed, unthreatening black man named George Floyd.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It has taken&nbsp;Twitter three and a half years to take any action against Trump’s incendiary tweets from the White House.</p>


After Trump’s tweet was marked by Twitter on Friday, the White House doubled down, more or less daring Twitter to block another tweet. “These THUGS are dishonoring the memory of George Floyd, and I won’t let that happen.

After Trump’s tweet was marked by Twitter on Friday, the White House doubled down, more or less daring Twitter to block another tweet. “These THUGS are dishonoring the memory of George Floyd, and I won’t let that happen. Just spoke to Governor Tim Walz and told him that the Military is with him all the way. Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts. Thank you!” https://t.co/GDwAydcAOw — The White House (@WhiteHouse) May 29, 2020 × Earlier this week, Twitter appended a fact check to one of Trump’s tweets about mail-in voting. I can’t stand back & watch this happen to a great American City, Minneapolis. A total lack of leadership. Either the very weak Radical Left Mayor, Jacob Frey, get his act together and bring the City under control, or I will send in the National Guard & get the job done right..... — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 29, 2020 × Twitter didn’t block Trump’s tweet, but covered it with a warning and made it ineligible for retweets or responses. We have placed a public interest notice on this Tweet from @realdonaldtrump. https://t.co/6RHX56G2zt — Twitter Comms (@TwitterComms) May 29, 2020 × Trump accused Twitter of ''interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election'' and insisting ''as president, I will not allow this to happen.'' His campaign manager, Brad Parscale, said Twitter’s ''clear political bias'' had led the campaign to pull ''all our advertising from Twitter months ago.'' Fact check: there is someone ultimately accountable for our actions as a company, and that’s me. Please leave our employees out of this. We’ll continue to point out incorrect or disputed information about elections globally. And we will admit to and own any mistakes we make. — jack (@jack) May 28, 2020 × Meanwhile, Trump after sharply criticising Twitter for fact-checking his tweet signed an executive order that intended to limit the freedom of tech organisations over the content posted on their mediums. Also read: Twitter says CEO Dorsey was informed in advance of decision to tag Trump tweet As he told the press on Thursday, he would prefer to delete his Twitter profile and close the company entirely; without that power, he requested that the FCC adjust Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which protects online platforms from liability for what their users post online. On Friday morning, the company went further, blocking one of his tweets calling for the shooting of protestors in Minneapolis, where violence has broken out in the wake of the police murder of an unarmed, unthreatening black man named George Floyd. It has taken Twitter three and a half years to take any action against Trump’s incendiary tweets from the White House.

White House doubles down & dares Twitter to block another Trump's tweet

Smokes, flames, and destruction: Protests intensify over killing in Minneapolis, US

<p>Lady Gaga and K-pop girl band Blackpink have collaborated to release new single 'Sour Candy' which was unveiled on May 28. A part of Gaga's upcoming album 'Chromatica', the single has generated to a lot of interest.<br />
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Now, typically when a single is released, fans of the artist trend the song on various social media platforms in order to create a buzz around it. It also helps to promote the song and gets more people to talk about it.</p>

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On social media #SourCandy trended in the United States on May 28 but now some Blackpink fans (they call themselves Blinks) are asking people to not use the hashtag and instead support the current trending #BlackLivesMatter hashtag.</p>

<p>The #BlackLivesMatter movement has been trending on social media ever since George Floyd's death. Floyd, an African-American died after a now-fired Minneapolis police officer kneeled on his neck for nearly eight minutes.&nbsp; The officer has been fired since then.<br />
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People have been using the hashtag to seek justice for Floyd's murder. Thousands in America have taken to the streets to demand justice. Those demands have also crossed over to social media as well, with people rallying behind hashtags like #minneapolisriots and other phrases like "Minneapolis Freedom Fund" trending on Twitter.<br />
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Owing to the current situation, Blackpink fans have decided to postpone the promotion of 'SugarCandy' and instead use their social media might to make #BlackLivesMatter hashtag trend. Not just Blackpink fans, but other K-pop fans too have shown their support to the hashtag.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/from-justin-bieber-to-taylor-swift-celebrities-seek-justice-for-george-floyd-301554">Also read: From Justin Bieber to Taylor Swift: Celebrities seek justice for George Floyd</a></p>


Lady Gaga and K-pop girl band Blackpink have collaborated to release new single 'Sour Candy' which was unveiled on May 28. A part of Gaga's upcoming album 'Chromatica', the single has generated to a lot of interest.

Lady Gaga and K-pop girl band Blackpink have collaborated to release new single 'Sour Candy' which was unveiled on May 28. A part of Gaga's upcoming album 'Chromatica', the single has generated to a lot of interest. Now, typically when a single is released, fans of the artist trend the song on various social media platforms in order to create a buzz around it. It also helps to promote the song and gets more people to talk about it. On social media #SourCandy trended in the United States on May 28 but now some Blackpink fans (they call themselves Blinks) are asking people to not use the hashtag and instead support the current trending #BlackLivesMatter hashtag. The #BlackLivesMatter movement has been trending on social media ever since George Floyd's death. Floyd, an African-American died after a now-fired Minneapolis police officer kneeled on his neck for nearly eight minutes. The officer has been fired since then. People have been using the hashtag to seek justice for Floyd's murder. Thousands in America have taken to the streets to demand justice. Those demands have also crossed over to social media as well, with people rallying behind hashtags like #minneapolisriots and other phrases like "Minneapolis Freedom Fund" trending on Twitter. Owing to the current situation, Blackpink fans have decided to postpone the promotion of 'SugarCandy' and instead use their social media might to make #BlackLivesMatter hashtag trend. Not just Blackpink fans, but other K-pop fans too have shown their support to the hashtag. Also read: From Justin Bieber to Taylor Swift: Celebrities seek justice for George Floyd

K-pop fans avoid trending Blackpink and Lady Gaga's 'Sour Pink' out of respect for #BlackLivesMatter

<p>The Dalai Lama has blamed ''discrimination and racism'' as the reasons behind the deplorable death of&nbsp;George Floyd in Minnesota.</p>

<p>During a virtual teaching session about compassion, the exiled Tibetan leader said "just yesterday I saw on the television news, somewhere in Minnesota, or somewhere in America, one black person had actually fallen under a car, and the police team ... and he actually pushed his knee on the neck of that black person."</p>

<p>"So because of this discrimination, racism on the basis of race, such things are done," the Dalai Lama said.</p>

<p>Outrage has grown internationally after a video emerged showing a Minneapolis police officer kneeling on Floyd's neck during the arrest. Floyd was unarmed and handcuffed, and cried that he couldn't breathe before he died later.</p>

<p>The Tibetan spiritual leader told his followers during a webcast Friday morning from his home in India's Dharamsala, that "we see in the news channels, the media about discrimination on the basis of color or religion these days, and then there is killing due to that, and then there are some who even take it as a pride to be able to kill somebody."</p>

<p>&nbsp;The Dalai Lama's talk was part of a&nbsp;two-day empowerment&nbsp;teaching on&nbsp;Avalokiteshvara, which is a practice focused on compassion, and continues Saturday.</p>

<p>The spiritual leader gives these teachings quite often, which would normally happen in front of his followers and visitors, but that stopped after the worldwide coronavirus outbreak.</p>


The Dalai Lama has blamed ''discrimination and racism'' as the reasons behind the deplorable death of George Floyd in Minnesota. During a virtual teaching session about compassion, the exiled Tibetan leader said "just yesterday I saw on the television news, somewhere in Minnesota, or somewhere in America, one black person had actually fallen under a car, and the police team .

The Dalai Lama has blamed ''discrimination and racism'' as the reasons behind the deplorable death of George Floyd in Minnesota. During a virtual teaching session about compassion, the exiled Tibetan leader said "just yesterday I saw on the television news, somewhere in Minnesota, or somewhere in America, one black person had actually fallen under a car, and the police team ... and he actually pushed his knee on the neck of that black person." "So because of this discrimination, racism on the basis of race, such things are done," the Dalai Lama said. Outrage has grown internationally after a video emerged showing a Minneapolis police officer kneeling on Floyd's neck during the arrest. Floyd was unarmed and handcuffed, and cried that he couldn't breathe before he died later. The Tibetan spiritual leader told his followers during a webcast Friday morning from his home in India's Dharamsala, that "we see in the news channels, the media about discrimination on the basis of color or religion these days, and then there is killing due to that, and then there are some who even take it as a pride to be able to kill somebody." The Dalai Lama's talk was part of a two-day empowerment teaching on Avalokiteshvara, which is a practice focused on compassion, and continues Saturday. The spiritual leader gives these teachings quite often, which would normally happen in front of his followers and visitors, but that stopped after the worldwide coronavirus outbreak.

Racism behind George Floyd's deplorable death, says Dalai Lama

Celebrities from all over the world are speaking out for the death of former football player George Floyd in Minneapolis, USA. A video surfaced online showing a white police officer knelt on Floyd's neck for several minutes despite the 46-year-old's is continuously yelling, ''I can't breathe.

Celebrities from all over the world are speaking out for the death of former football player George Floyd in Minneapolis, USA. A video surfaced online showing a white police officer knelt on Floyd's neck for several minutes despite the 46-year-old's is continuously yelling, ''I can't breathe." Celebrities including Lizzo, Harry Styles, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Cardi B, Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber, DJ Khalid, Taylor Swift, Demi Lovato, Halsey, Camila Cabello and many more expressed their grief and sought justice against the police violence. View this post on Instagram 🙏🏽🤲🏽 A post shared by DJ KHALED (@djkhaled) on May 26, 2020 at 10:10pm PDT × View this post on Instagram this makes me absolutely sick. This makes me angry this man DIED. This makes me sad. Racism is evil We need to use our voice! Please people. I’m sorry GEORGE FLOYD A post shared by Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) on May 26, 2020 at 12:45pm PDT × View this post on Instagram Enough is enough! What will it take ? A civil war ? A new president? Violent riots ? It’s tired ! I’m tired ! The country is tired !You don’t put fear in people when you do this you just show how coward YOU ARE ! And how America is really not the land of the free ! A post shared by Cardi B (@iamcardib) on May 26, 2020 at 7:00pm PDT × View this post on Instagram 💔 #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd A post shared by Kareena Kapoor Khan (@kareenakapoorkhan) on May 27, 2020 at 10:41pm PDT × View this post on Instagram This is not okay. And it will not stop until everyone does their part. Especially white people. I said it recently and I’ll say it again, do not let your discomfort surrounding social issues prevent you from speaking up for those IN DANGER. And reality is, until this STOPS COMPLETELY - THE BLACK COMMUNITY WILL CONTINUE TO LIVE IN DANGER. DO YOUR PART. THIS INVOLVES YOU TOO. #GeorgeFloyd, I hope you RIP because it isn’t fair so many didn’t do their part to ensure you lived in peace. A post shared by Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) on May 26, 2020 at 7:08pm PDT × View this post on Instagram as many of you know George Floyd was a black man murdered by a police officer. He was unarmed and initially restrained for a nonviolent crime. Say his name. Share this information. If you have friends and family who are privileged enough to “stay away from this kind of news” then take that fucking privilege away. Uplift the voices of black members of your community voicing their fear or outrage or grief. 👉🏼👉🏼Text “FLOYD” to 55156👈🏼👈🏼 and sign the petition seeking justice. The officers in question have been terminated and given paid leave. This is not sufficient punishment for murder. They need to be prosecuted. if you’re staying silent you’re contributing to the problem. I am updated on my Twitter if you are looking for more resources and information. The link for donations to black lives matter is in my bio. #blacklivesmatter A post shared by halsey (@iamhalsey) on May 27, 2020 at 8:38pm PDT × Floyd, a 46-year-old Houston resident was handcuffed and pinned to the ground by a police officer on Monday. The police officer continued to choke him until he went limp. The four police officers involved in the incident have been fired and an FBI investigation has been initiated.

From Justin Bieber to Taylor Swift: Celebrities seek justice for George Floyd

<p>LeBron James has become the latest high-profile athlete who took to social media to react on the death of an unarmed black man who had his face down as a white officer knelt on his neck for several minutes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Monday, a black guy named George Floyd was handcuffed by police officers in Minneapolis and while doing it one of the officers placed his knee over the man's neck. George kept on saying, "Please, I can’t breathe, please, man.” But the officer stayed which resulted in George getting choked to death. After that incident, four Minneapolis officers were fired.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The four-time NBA Most Valuable Player made a series of posts on Instagram lashing out on the officers for their racist act. He posted a photo of Colin Kaepernick, former NFL quarterback who kneeled during US national anthem in the game to protest against racial discrimination.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Los Angeles Lakers captioned it: &nbsp;“Do you understand NOW!!??!!?? Or is it still blurred to you?? #StayWoke”.</p>

<p>Many sports personalities including Hall of Famer Lisa Leslie, a two-time Women’s National Basketball Association champion tweeted: “If anybody that follows me is not outraged about these senseless attacks on BLACK MEN, please stop following me! If your spirit is not disturbed, please stop following me!”</p>

<p>“This inflicted Pain but it will never inflict FEAR… sorry, were not made like that! #BlackMenMatter,” she added.</p>


LeBron James has become the latest high-profile athlete who took to social media to react on the death of an unarmed black man who had his face down as a white officer knelt on his neck for several minutes.

LeBron James has become the latest high-profile athlete who took to social media to react on the death of an unarmed black man who had his face down as a white officer knelt on his neck for several minutes. On Monday, a black guy named George Floyd was handcuffed by police officers in Minneapolis and while doing it one of the officers placed his knee over the man's neck. George kept on saying, "Please, I can’t breathe, please, man.” But the officer stayed which resulted in George getting choked to death. After that incident, four Minneapolis officers were fired. The four-time NBA Most Valuable Player made a series of posts on Instagram lashing out on the officers for their racist act. He posted a photo of Colin Kaepernick, former NFL quarterback who kneeled during US national anthem in the game to protest against racial discrimination. View this post on Instagram STILL!!!! 🤬😢😤 A post shared by LeBron James (@kingjames) on May 27, 2020 at 9:43am PDT × View this post on Instagram Do you understand NOW!!??!!?? Or is it still blurred to you?? 🤦🏾‍♂️ #StayWoke👁 A post shared by LeBron James (@kingjames) on May 26, 2020 at 4:38pm PDT × The Los Angeles Lakers captioned it: “Do you understand NOW!!??!!?? Or is it still blurred to you?? #StayWoke”. Many sports personalities including Hall of Famer Lisa Leslie, a two-time Women’s National Basketball Association champion tweeted: “If anybody that follows me is not outraged about these senseless attacks on BLACK MEN, please stop following me! If your spirit is not disturbed, please stop following me!” “This inflicted Pain but it will never inflict FEAR… sorry, were not made like that! #BlackMenMatter,” she added.

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