George Floyd

The murder of George Floyd in May 2020 prompted a surge of interest in books about anti-racism and an increase in support of Black-owned businesses. But has that interest and support continued more than a year later?

Prosecutors were asking for the former police officer to be sentenced to a 30-year prison term. The defense attorney called for probation and time already served.

Millions of people have watched the videos of the violent arrests of George Floyd and Ronald Greene, which led to their deaths. But not everybody saw the same things, and part of the reason is empathy.

As the Texas House of Representatives wraps up hearings on the last of its bills, some pieces of legislation slipped through the cracks — barely receiving a committee hearing.

Prosecutors accuse the former officer and others of using excessive force and violating George Floyd's rights. The rare federal charges follow state charges in a trial in which Chauvin was convicted.

Floyd's death in May 2020 sparked a national reckoning on police violence and systemic racism. Demands for change in Austin led the City Council to cut millions from its police budget.

Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, has been found guilty of unintentional second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.

The president prioritizes racial justice while also acting as an ally of law enforcement, and the trial's end could be the first significant flashpoint over race and policing in Biden's presidency.

Ahead of closing arguments in the case of the former Minneapolis police officer, Judge Peter Cahill issued detailed instructions to the jury. Chauvin faces three counts.

The former Minneapolis police officer faces manslaughter and murder charges in George Floyd's death. The prosecution and defense get one last chance to be heard before the jury begins deliberation.