Unannounced and early in the morning, Minneapolis officials had cement barricades and other objects removed from George Floyd Square. Demonstrators gathered to protest the removals and after city crews left, activists quickly restored the barricades and other objects around the intersection. Several activists later spoke at a press conference in opposition to the city's action. Jaylani Hussein, director of the Minnesota Council on American-Islamic Relations, said it was an attempt to "delete history". 2021-06-3
Jacob Gardner, an Omaha, Nebraska bar owner who was charged for fatally shooting James Scurlock during a George Floyd protest in the state, dies from suicide. 2020-09-20
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler renews calls for federal troops to leave the city, accusing them of "using abusive tactics against protesters." 2020-07-19