In a short period of time, these demonstrations are already making real change. Below are just some highlights — but check out a more comprehensive list here. (All this from Navigator Research.)
- 5/26 – 4 officers were fired for murdering George Floyd.
- 5/28 – The University of Minneapolis canceled their contracts with MPD.
- 5/29 – Officer Chauvin was arrested for the murder of George Floyd.
- 5/29 – Louisville mayor suspended “no-knock” warrants in response to Breonna Taylor’s murder.
- 5/31 – Two abusive officers in Atlanta were fired for pulling a couple out of a car and using tasers on them.
- 6/1 – Confederate monuments were removed in Birmingham, Alabama.
- 6/1 – The Louisville police chief was fired.
- 6/2 – A civil rights investigation of the Minneapolis Police Department began.
- 6/2 – NJ AG announced policing reforms.
- 6/3 – Chauvin’s charges were upgraded and the remaining 3 officers were charged.
- 6/3 – VA Governor announced the removal of Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond.
- 6/3 – Richmond Mayor announced police reforms and established a citizen review board.
- 6/4 – Breonna Taylor’s case was reopened. And the next day, people around the world celebrated her birthday and mourned her death with calls for justice.
- 6/7 – A veto-proof majority of Minneapolis City Council members announced their commitment to totally overhaul the city’s police department.