A protest is planned at the intersection for later today: https://t.co/qu68wUSocL
— Libor Jany (@StribJany) May 26, 2020
Scanner audio confirms what some have suspected: Police were initially called to Cup Foods about someone who had used a counterfeit bill. https://t.co/rvmpMyUnpi
— Libor Jany (@StribJany) May 26, 2020
#GeorgeFloyd is not an isolated incident. Neither was #BreonnaTaylor #EricGarner #FreddyGray #SandraBland #PhilandoCastille #SeanReed #MichaelBrown and countless others who have lost their life to law enforcement.
— NAACP (@NAACP) May 26, 2020
This is systemic State Sanctioned Murder.#WeAreDoneDying https://t.co/d5TjPwUhP2
His name was George Floyd. Say his name. Pray for his family. Demand Justice. #BlackLivesMatter #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd
— Black Lives Matter (@Blklivesmatter) May 26, 2020
They Really just killed this man literally Murdered him, and his fellow Police Officer buddies watch/let him do it. As much as I’m concerned they are just as guilty as the guy actually doing it. What do we do to deserve this someone explain this because nothings changing for us
— THE PUNISHER (@TreshawnThurman) May 26, 2020
Activists call for officers to be charged in Minneapolis killing that saw a black man handcuffed and pinned to the ground pic.twitter.com/0tdFfqgV7g
— Reuters (@Reuters) May 26, 2020
When will it stop?! Honestly this is murder in plain daylight. pic.twitter.com/iOxDRl8dnD
— Taylor Twellman (@TaylorTwellman) May 26, 2020
#JusticeForGeorgeFloyd pic.twitter.com/tD56gm8I4o
— NAACP (@NAACP) May 27, 2020
Check your DM brother. ✊🏽
— Royce White (@Highway_30) May 26, 2020
If you believe in a more just, more generous, more democratic America, now is the time to fight for it. Here’s a terrific way to register voters, organize communities, and ramp up turnout in the battleground states that will decide this election: https://t.co/FmN8RCJymg pic.twitter.com/R5FZ6OBfxz
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 27, 2020
Watching and recording just isn’t enough anymore to save a life
— THE PUNISHER (@TreshawnThurman) May 27, 2020
"The outrage we feel and the justice we demand will reverberate throughout Minneapolis and the country as a whole. We are done dying. This moment calls for us to unify, uplift the family, and pursue justice.” -@DerrickNAACP https://t.co/gUD5u2nfTJ
— NAACP (@NAACP) May 26, 2020
Our state watched George Floyd’s humanity get erased. Our feelings of anger, anguish, and disillusionment are justified.
— Governor Tim Walz (@GovTimWalz) May 27, 2020
Please, Minneapolis, we cannot let tragedy beget more tragedy.
— Mayor Jacob Frey (@MayorFrey) May 27, 2020
The area along Lake has become unsafe. We are asking for your help in keeping the peace tonight. https://t.co/kRZuWGJY29
When George Floyd was tragically killed, National conversation focused on justice for him, systematic change. Focus must return to where it belongs; distracting conduct must cease; Police must restrain their response. Protesters need to center #JusticeForFloyd
— Keith Ellison (@keithellison) May 28, 2020
“We must protest peacefully, demand persistently, and fight politically. But most of all, we must vote in November.” - @DerrickNAACP https://t.co/52b3GsBUCU
— NAACP (@NAACP) May 28, 2020
If the inexcusable murder of #GeorgeFloyd was not already enough we witness our people being tear gased during the protests on Tuesday night.
— NAACP (@NAACP) May 28, 2020
Contact your elected officials and tell them to support the NAACP policy demands! #WeAreDoneDying https://t.co/QTvrKw9Chs pic.twitter.com/mx0Q7uSYJ0
Stephen Jackson with a powerful message about his late friend George Floyd
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) May 29, 2020
(via @JonKrawczynski)pic.twitter.com/QGD8vtnGIq
The man who killed George Floyd has been charged with murder. This an essential first step on a much longer road toward justice and healing our city.
— Mayor Jacob Frey (@MayorFrey) May 29, 2020
Minneapolis NAACP President Leslie Redmond says she believes the charges against the fired Minneapolis police officer seen in a video with his knee on George Floyd’s neck are “not severe enough.” https://t.co/FBrJCQ5u3K pic.twitter.com/GKdOTxxxas
— CNN (@CNN) May 29, 2020
Thank you @Beyonce for your extraordinary leadership and constant support of orgs like ours, especially in times like this! #WeAreDoneDying #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd
— Derrick Johnson (@DerrickNAACP) May 30, 2020
Click the link and join the fight by volunteering for, donating to, and joining the @NAACP!https://t.co/0qu2RWhrJB pic.twitter.com/AeesRaCg6l
Most protesters are not Minneapolis or St. Paul residents, according to mayors.
— CNN (@CNN) May 30, 2020
St. Paul, Minn., Mayor Melvin Carter: “Those folks who are agitating and inciting are taking advantage of of the pain, of the hurt…that so many of our community members feel” https://t.co/2F1baj4JY9 pic.twitter.com/LVw6nxUCkG
Many Minnesotans are peacefully demonstrating today, and we fully support you. But please know there are people looking to undermine this movement for justice by inciting violence. Please go home by 8pm so that we can remove the people who wish to do our communities harm.
— Governor Tim Walz (@GovTimWalz) May 30, 2020
Mayor Melvin Carter loves our community — and his words are ones to heed right now.
— Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) May 30, 2020
Our community is hurting — we need action and real systemic reform. The way we can do it is together. https://t.co/zOakQr6B4B
They are so afraid of what we’re doing here at home. NOT FAKE! This is a grassroots initiative. ✊🏽 #10KMarch #Justice4Floyd pic.twitter.com/oyfZ6oDew8
— Royce White (@Highway_30) May 31, 2020
I wrote out some thoughts on how to make this moment a real turning point to bring about real change––and pulled together some resources to help young activists sustain the momentum by channeling their energy into concrete action. https://t.co/jEczrOeFdv
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 1, 2020
I am an American. I am a black man. Called into action by the recent and ongoing events in this country. If you continue to threaten Minnesotans with military, this will escalate. We will continue to fight against the momentum of tyranny. @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/aEZzkWMj8s
— Royce White (@Highway_30) June 1, 2020
WATCH: Full speech by George Floyd's brother, Terrence Floyd, at site of George Floyd's death. pic.twitter.com/piEcnilzCb
— NBC News (@NBCNews) June 1, 2020
As millions of people across the country take to the streets and raise their voices in response to the killing of George Floyd and the ongoing problem of unequal justice, I’ve heard many ask how we can sustain momentum to bring about real change.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 1, 2020
If you want to take concrete action, but you’re not sure how, we’ve created a site to connect you with useful resources and organizations who’ve been fighting the good fight at the local and national levels for years. https://t.co/2KcB4T3b0I
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 1, 2020
"Let’s do this another way. Let's stop thinking our voice don’t matter and vote. Not just for the president...educate yourself and know who you’re voting for. And that’s how we're going to hit 'em." https://t.co/WX6oLNRtI2
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 1, 2020
#WeAreDoneDying #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd #BlackLivesMattter https://t.co/C6NgiGo5jD pic.twitter.com/SZ0OXRWkwr
— NAACP (@NAACP) June 3, 2020
Join our @NAACPYC_ National Director @Tiffanydloftin on @GMA at 8:35am discussing the power of youth organizing, voting, and demanding justice. You don’t want to miss it!#WeAreDoneDying https://t.co/Z6k4TU8erj
— NAACP (@NAACP) June 2, 2020
Here’s a useful read––a reminder of the importance of de-escalation by police in their interactions with protestors.https://t.co/Ondw85gQNL
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 3, 2020
Second, a reminder of the difference politics and voting can make in changing who has the power to make real change in a community like Ferguson with a history of blatant discriminatory law enforcement practices.https://t.co/U0z9wMOx8z
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 3, 2020
And third, an extraordinary essay by the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the U.S. Armed Forces, Mike Mullen, explaining the values at risk when we start using our military to control domestic protests.https://t.co/ftmm5crbgg
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 3, 2020
Tune in tonight to @MBK_Alliance's town hall with President @BarackObama! https://t.co/KbIVrDH1ek
— Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) June 3, 2020
General Jim Mattis defends protesters, says president tries to divide us:
— Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) June 3, 2020
“We are witnessing the consequences of 3 years without mature leadership,"
“We can unite without him, drawing on the strengths inherent in our civil society.” https://t.co/MkN6W7FDXC
In our @MBK_Alliance town hall yesterday, I mentioned James Baldwin's The Fire Next Time. From 1962, it remains a seminal meditation on race by one of our greatest writers and relevant for understanding the pain and anger behind the protests. Excerpt: https://t.co/50F9ZP3JhQ
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 4, 2020
TODAY at 3:45 PM ET, join us LIVE on Facebook in observing a moment of silence for #8minutesand46seconds. If you can, stop everything, and take those moments to honor the life of #GeorgeFloyd.#JusticeForGeorgeFloyd #BlackLivesMatter #BLM #iCantBreathe#WeAreDoneDying pic.twitter.com/jJeiTQI4Tl
— NAACP (@NAACP) June 4, 2020
Real change requires protest to highlight a problem, and politics to implement practical solutions and laws. As I mentioned yesterday in our @MBK_Alliance town hall, there are several steps our mayors and elected officials can take right now:
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 4, 2020
First, there are specific evidence-based reforms that would build trust, save lives, and lead to a decrease in crime, too. You can find clear, actionable recommendations right here: https://t.co/V7b0mJoZiL
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 4, 2020
Second, every mayor should review their use of force policies with members of their community and commit to report on planned reforms. We need mayors, county executives, and those in positions of power to make this a priority. Take the pledge: https://t.co/c8pAlhJsPJ
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 4, 2020
Third, every city in this country should be a @MBK_Alliance community. We have 250 cities, counties, and tribal nations working to reduce barriers and expand opportunity for boys and young men of color. Join us: https://t.co/RZRwimA3SO
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 4, 2020
Today we came together to honor and mourn the life of George Floyd and continue the fight for justice. #NationalDayofMourning https://t.co/89mDIvWekT
— Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) June 4, 2020
Thank you @swarovski for helping us pay tribute to #GeorgeFloyd and taking the fight for equality, and the equitable representation of African Americans to the middle of #TimeSquare#WeAreDoneDying #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd #BLM#8minutesand46seconds pic.twitter.com/GAoo2qLkKN
— NAACP (@NAACP) June 5, 2020
No Matter how much you try and change course, all roads TO and FROM the White House in November go through the #BLACKVOTE!#WeAreDoneDying #BlackLivesMatter #BlackVotesMatter https://t.co/Q9fIUYebTH
— NAACP (@NAACP) June 5, 2020
We’ve seen the power that our voices have when we speak out about injustice––but we also know the toll that it takes on our mental health. Today, I talked to @repjohnlewis, Bryan Stevenson, and @MBK_Alliance activists about ways to keep our mental health a priority at this time. https://t.co/PAsWb607EU
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 6, 2020
“We have a Constitution,” Powell said. “And we have to follow that Constitution. And the president has drifted away from it.”
— Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) June 7, 2020
Powell endorses Biden, says Trump is a danger to the nation https://t.co/CaCeAiGVik
In this moment it’s good to see entities like @nascar taking the necessary steps to remove symbols of hate, racism, and discrimination from their events.
— NAACP (@NAACP) June 10, 2020
Pentagon’s top general apologizes for appearing alongside Trump in Lafayette Square https://t.co/efGtsNwphG
— Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) June 11, 2020
“The entire country has reached its limit and we cannot allow one more Black person to die at the hands of government...." @DerrickNAACP #WeAreDoneDying #ITakeResponsibility pic.twitter.com/AiJ8kxMhF6
— NAACP (@NAACP) June 11, 2020
Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen young people in every corner of the country step up and become leaders. Through organization and mobilization, they’re showing us how we can sustain this momentum to bring about real change. https://t.co/UKnowQM2Lj
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 11, 2020
This group of Nashville teens led a peaceful march with tens of thousands of people in their community. https://t.co/KWVsI0Z53E
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 11, 2020
In Columbia, Maryland, young people wielded social media to connect across boundaries, amplify voices, and enact some real change. https://t.co/RWcfVwdv4j
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 11, 2020
This young generation makes me optimistic about our future. By protesting, they’re speaking up and shining a light on injustice––and one way we can support them is to vote for people who’ll change the laws on every level.https://t.co/3Ng1IC73nY
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 11, 2020
If people in America need sports more than they want justice... I think the problem is quite clear. Our priorities are all f***** up. #BeWell
— Royce White (@Highway_30) June 14, 2020
America should be thankful that black people want equality and not revenge. ✊🏽 #BeWell
— Royce White (@Highway_30) June 17, 2020
The ESPY’s giving Kevin Love the Arthur Ashe award for mental health awareness is classic whitewashing. I guess ESPN hasn’t forgiven me for talking about the ethics of alcohol in sports culture and their billion dollar relationship with Budweiser. #BeWell
— Royce White (@Highway_30) June 20, 2020
Dear Kyrie Irving, This is “Operation Black Bank”. @KyrieIrving https://t.co/X6MzTg8jAa
— Royce White (@Highway_30) July 2, 2020
JOIN US THIS WEEKEND. ✊🏽 #Black4th pic.twitter.com/PKydhPOQep
— Royce White (@Highway_30) July 4, 2020
Dear @Tim_Walz,
— Royce White (@Highway_30) July 4, 2020
This evening we are going to have a peaceful demonstration that will acknowledge the truth about Independence Day and it’s historical context. We are The Free People of America. Do not f**k with us... we are not in the mood. ✊🏽 #GeorgeFloyd #BreonnaTalyor pic.twitter.com/6aM2PYyqHV
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