/tags/george-floyd George Floyd en-US Copyright Wed, 23 Aug 2023 20:51:15 GMT /news/2023-08-23/after-20-years-north-carolina-freedom-park-opens-to-the-public NC Freedom Park in downtown Raleigh highlights the journey of freedom for Black Americans. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 20:51:15 GMT /news/2023-08-23/after-20-years-north-carolina-freedom-park-opens-to-the-public Sharryse Piggott /arts-culture/2023-06-07/new-park-in-downtown-raleigh-honoring-several-historic-african-americans-set-to-open-in-august The North Carolina Freedom Park, a 20-year project, is expected to have its grand opening this summer. Wed, 07 Jun 2023 23:03:54 GMT /arts-culture/2023-06-07/new-park-in-downtown-raleigh-honoring-several-historic-african-americans-set-to-open-in-august Sharryse Piggott /news/2023-04-12/aclu-sues-north-carolina-harsher-riot-punishments Supporters of the increased punishments say the legislation is a necessary deterrent. But the ACLU says the law goes overboard in criminalizing people who exercise their rights to free speech and assembly. Wed, 12 Apr 2023 11:23:48 GMT /news/2023-04-12/aclu-sues-north-carolina-harsher-riot-punishments Associated Press /race-demographics/2022-12-12/there-is-hope-in-our-society-how-george-floyds-north-carolina-family-is-helping-underserved-communities ¼ª²ÊÍøÍøÕ¾'s Will Michaels talks with Thomas McLaurin, George Floyd's cousin and executive director of the Floyd Family Center for Social Equity, about the organization's mission. Mon, 12 Dec 2022 23:16:23 GMT /race-demographics/2022-12-12/there-is-hope-in-our-society-how-george-floyds-north-carolina-family-is-helping-underserved-communities Will Michaels /news/2022-06-22/black-man-appealing-his-conviction-from-a-2020-traffic-stop-by-a-white-officer-in-nc-mountains The appeal makes multiple references to the fact that the traffic stop involving Marvin Minor occurred two months after George Floyd was murdered by a white Minneapolis police officer. Wed, 22 Jun 2022 21:38:25 GMT /news/2022-06-22/black-man-appealing-his-conviction-from-a-2020-traffic-stop-by-a-white-officer-in-nc-mountains Associated Press /law/2021-09-03/bipartisan-north-carolina-police-reforms-signed-gov-cooper-floyd Backers of the legislation signed Thursday say it will rid departments of derelict officers and give mental health assistance to others on the force. Fri, 03 Sep 2021 11:31:47 GMT /law/2021-09-03/bipartisan-north-carolina-police-reforms-signed-gov-cooper-floyd Associated Press /news/2021-06-25/chauvin-gets-22-1-2-years-in-prison-for-george-floyds-death Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 22 1/2 years in prison for the murder of George Floyd, whose dying gasps under Chauvin’s knee led to the biggest outcry against racial injustice in the U.S. in generations. Fri, 25 Jun 2021 20:58:39 GMT /news/2021-06-25/chauvin-gets-22-1-2-years-in-prison-for-george-floyds-death Associated Press /news/2021-05-27/bodycam-footage-nc-public-record-lawmakers-advocates-change Video documented the death of George Floyd a year ago this week, but it wasn’t from policy body cameras. In North Carolina, police body camera footage is often released before a decision is reached on whether to file charges. And sometimes it’s not. Thu, 27 May 2021 13:56:14 GMT /news/2021-05-27/bodycam-footage-nc-public-record-lawmakers-advocates-change Sarah Delia /news/2021-05-25/anniversary-george-floyd-death-nc-lawmakers-anti-riot-legislation Two bills — one in the state House, the other in the Senate — would stiffen penalties for damaging property or injuring others during a riot. The bills come as North Carolinians continue to protest police violence toward Black individuals. Tue, 25 May 2021 14:04:48 GMT /news/2021-05-25/anniversary-george-floyd-death-nc-lawmakers-anti-riot-legislation Rusty Jacobs /race-demographics/2021-05-21/george-floyd-foundation-awards-scholarships-fayetteville-state-hbcu Fayetteville State University Chancellor Darrell T. Allison announced the gesture during an on-campus presentation Friday. WRAL reports that Floyd’s sister Bridgett Floyd, who started the foundation last year, said it’s a gift to honor the memory of Floyd, who was born in Fayetteville, and to invest in future generations. Fri, 21 May 2021 18:49:23 GMT /race-demographics/2021-05-21/george-floyd-foundation-awards-scholarships-fayetteville-state-hbcu Associated Press