The American Civil Liberties Union has an app that allows people to record their interactions with law enforcement. It could come in handy during ongoing protests over police misconduct, says a spokesperson for the organization. The ACLU first released the “Mobile Justice” app in 2015 for users to record possible police misconduct. Videos are automatically…… MORE
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A sheriff put down his baton to listen to protesters. They chanted ‘walk with us,’ so he did
A Michigan sheriff joined protesters in Flint Township on Saturday, putting down his weapon and saying, “I want to make this a parade, not a protest.” Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson spoke with demonstrators who were met by police officers in riot gear, local affiliate WEYI reported. “The only reason we’re here is to make…… MORE
A group of fishermen in Hawaii caught 220-pounds of tuna and donated it to health care workers
When five Hawaii fisherman took to sea, they had one goal in mind: feeding their local health care workers. One of the fishermen was Kyle Nakamoto, the executive producer of the diving show Hawaii Skin Diver TV, who told CNN the lucky group caught two yellowfin tuna totaling 220 pounds. The massive tuna was sent…… MORE
103-year-old woman celebrates beating Covid-19 with a cold beer
A 103-year-old Massachusetts woman who recovered from Covid-19 celebrated with a favorite drink — a cold beer, her family told CNN. When Jennie Stejna tested positive for coronavirus in late April, her family began preparing for the worst, granddaughter Shelley Gunn said. At one point, her family was told that Stejna had stopped eating and…… MORE
These black men’s experiences were caught on camera, spurring anger and action
One died after he was pinned down by a police officer. One was fatally shot while jogging. The third avoided any physical confrontation. The experiences of three black men were captured on video and released over the past few weeks, and while each incident ends differently, they all provided a glimpse of the dangers that…… MORE
The thousands of wishes the pandemic put on hold
Emberlyn Hemmer’s wish would have been granted just three weeks before her seventh major surgery. The 5-year-old planned to tour Disney World, SeaWorld and Universal Studios with her sisters in April wearing the matching princess outfits their grandma bought for them. But that trip, organized by the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America, is one of thousands…… MORE
Peaceful protesters and violent instigators defy curfews after George Floyd’s death
Several cities across the US resembled war zones as crowds defied curfews to protest the death of George Floyd, who spent his last moments pinned under an officer’s knee on his neck, begging for his life. Shouting through masks worn to protect themselves from the coronavirus, thousands poured onto streets Saturday night and into Sunday,…… MORE
Artist with autism makes balloon sculptures to thank essential workers
The coronavirus pandemic has spurred an outpouring of gratitude for frontline workers. One New Jersey man is using his “ausome” talent to dish out balloons filled with joy. 22-year-old Eddie Lin is a balloon artist with autism who makes elaborate sculptures to honor essential workers. His work has caught the attention of people across the…… MORE
Video appears to show NYPD truck plowing through crowd during protest
Police are investigating after a video appeared to show a New York City Police Department truck plowing through a crowd during Saturday’s protests over the death of George Floyd. The 27-second video, which was posted to Twitter, shows an NYPD truck in front of a crowd throwing objects at the vehicle. There is a barricade…… MORE
Minneapolis businesses, including some that were damaged, are standing in solidarity with protesters
The death of George Floyd, an unarmed and handcuffed black man, while in Minneapolis police custody has triggered nights of protests and violence in cities across the country. In Minneapolis, where former police officer Derek Chauvin has been charged in Floyd’s death, demonstrators have voiced their anger in chants and on placards. But the protests…… MORE
