This Day in History

The Killing of George Floyd

George Floyd, an African American man, was killed by a police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 25, 2020. Captured on video, Floyd’s death showed the officer kneeling on his neck for over nine minutes, leading to widespread outrage. This event ignited historic protests across the United States and around the world, calling for an […]

Breonna Taylor is Killed By Police Raid

Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old emergency medical technician, was tragically killed during a police raid on her apartment in Louisville, Kentucky, on March 13, 2020. The officers, executing a “no-knock” warrant, entered Taylor’s home and exchanged gunfire with her boyfriend, resulting in Taylor being fatally shot multiple times. Taylor’s death sparked nationwide protests and renewed calls […]