A recent set by Dave Chappelle near Dayton, Ohio – less stand up, more a heartfelt personal take – in which he addresses (among others) the death of George Floyd (after 8 minutes and 46 seconds of forced asphyxiation) and the mass protests that followed.
In support of #BlackLivesMatter, LEGO has stopped advertising for all police-related toys https://t.co/7xvOsNClhG pic.twitter.com/sbTYqJEyHq
— Consequence of Sound (@consequence) June 4, 2020
In an e-mail that was sent to affiliate marketers by Rakuten Linkshare on behalf of the LEGO Group (via The Toybook), the company confirmed it would cease marketing for any toy sets related to the police.
The e-mail included a product listing of more than 30 LEG building sets, Minifigures, and accessories that involve police officers, firefighters, criminals, emergency vehicles, and buildings….
Over to you, cop-loving Maga Bloks.
Lego Pulls Advertising for Police-Related Toys In Support of Black Lives Matter (COS)
Thanks Johnny
Last night/This morning
White House, Washington DC.
At least five US police were shot during violent protests over the death of a black man in police custody, hours after President Donald Trump vowed to use the military to halt the unrest.
Trump deepened outrage on Monday by posing at a church clutching a bible after law enforcement officers used teargas and rubber bullets to clear the way for him to walk there after he made his remarks in the White House Rose Garden
It comes after an official post-mortem has found that George Floyd, whose death at the hands of Minneapolis police triggered protests across the US, was killed by “homicide”.
George Floyd protests: At least five US police officers shot (Telegraph)
Meanwhile…
Last night.
Manhattan, New York City, New York.
Top pic: Getty
This afternoon.
In Dublin city centre.
Thousands of people marched in protest against the death of George Floyd during a police arrest in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, on May 25.
Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin who was filmed kneeling on Mr Floyd’s neck for eight minutes before he died has been charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
Meanwhile…
Amazing.
Massive, peaceful protest happening right now in Dublin for George Floyd.
Thank you Ireland.#protests2020 pic.twitter.com/3EysHyUwiR
— Sarah Abdallah (@sahouraxo) June 1, 2020
Previously: Aftermath
UPDATE:
Meanwhile in Louisville, Kentucky in the US…
** BREAKING ** The @courierjournal has confirmed the identity of a popular BBQ business owner fatally shot last night in Louisville PD, National Guard incident in West End https://t.co/p9X1ibEq4t via @courierjournal
— Rick Green (@KentuckyRAG) June 1, 2020
Morning after the protests and riots in Minneapolis of the police killing George Floyd. It’s eerie pic.twitter.com/UVF2ltmL7E
— Max Nesterak (@maxnesterak) May 28, 2020
Earlier.
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
The aftermath of violent protests in response to the death of George Floyd during an arrest. A video surfaced showing a police officer kneeling on Mr Floyd’s neck and pinning him to the ground for more than seven minutes. Mr Floyd died a short time later.
Minneapolis Park Police Release New Body Cam Footage Of Fatal Arrest (CBS)
Meanwhile…
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Hats off to this hero – a lone protestor but the most powerful message.
Rest in Power – George Floyd ✊🏻 pic.twitter.com/OcQ6wHW8ae
— Daniel Lambert (@dlLambo) May 28, 2020
