George Floyd

Did Biden Kneel Before George Floyd's Son To Apologize?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

April 15, 2021

Even as the Derek Chauvin trial was winding to a close, rumors about George Floyd were still swi ...

Are These Rumors About Daunte Wright's Criminal Record True?

Written by: Jessica Lee

April 14, 2021

Some Americans routinely draw attention to the criminal histories of Black men who die in police ...

Did Fred Hampton's Mother Babysit Emmett Till?

Written by: Dan Evon

April 14, 2021

This isn't the only tragic connection between the two civil rights figures.

Dejywan Floyd Is Not George Floyd's Brother

Written by: Dan Evon

April 13, 2021

More than 66,000 people reported having the surname "Floyd" in 2010 U.S. Census.

Did Biden Say George Floyd's Death Had Greater 'Worldwide Impact' Than MLK's?

Written by: Dan MacGuill

April 7, 2021

Remarks attributed to U.S. President Joe Biden saw a resurgence in social media sharing in April ...

What Is 'Excited Delirium' and Why Is It Controversial?

Written by: Bethania Palma

March 26, 2021

The public most often sees the term invoked in news stories about cases involving deaths in poli ...

Did Kamala Harris Bail Out 'Violent Rioters' During George Floyd Protests?

Written by: Jessica Lee

Feb. 16, 2021

The claim appeared to stem from a June 2020 tweet from Harris.

Are LAPD Officers Under Investigation for Sharing Racist George Floyd 'Valentine'?

Written by: Jessica Lee

Feb. 15, 2021

The alleged post included a photo of Floyd with the caption, "You take my breath away."

Was the Black Lives Matter Movement Nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize?

Written by: Jessica Lee

Jan. 30, 2021

Any member of a national assembly or a head of state can submit nominations before February 1.

Was a Black Man Charged in the Killing of a White 5-Year-Old in North Carolina?

Written by: Jessica Lee

Aug. 14, 2020

Conservative Americans claimed the mainstream news media (apart from Fox News) schemed to keep t ...

Did Pelosi Decry Trump's Police Tactics While Funding Them?

Written by: Jessica Lee

July 29, 2020

Top Democrats were quick to criticize the president's "law and order" approach to policing on Tw ...

Were Portland Protesters 'Kidnapped' by Federal Officers in Unmarked Vans?

Written by: Jessica Lee

July 22, 2020

The claim surfaced as U.S. President Donald Trump prepared to deploy federal law enforcement age ...

Did Police in Riot Gear Disrupt a Violin Vigil for Elijah McClain?

Written by: Dan MacGuill

July 7, 2020

Video footage recorded at a vigil for Elijah McClain in Aurora, Colorado, caused widespread conc ...

Rumors Swirl About Antifa, Gettysburg, and July Fourth ... Again

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

July 1, 2020

Rumors about antifa plotting violence have coincided with the month of July and Gettysburg before.

Was Rev. Al Sharpton Paid $24K to Speak at George Floyd's Funeral?

Written by: Dan Evon

July 1, 2020

You can claim anything if you remove the barrier of evidence.

No, Antifa and Muslim Groups Aren't Policing Minneapolis Under 'Muslim Rule'

Written by: Bethania Palma

June 26, 2020

The claim appears to have originated with a state representative who does not live in Minneapolis.

Was a Stevie Ray Vaughan Statue Vandalized in Texas?

Written by: Dan Evon

June 26, 2020

The incident in 2020 wasn't the first time the statue had been defaced.

Are Black Lives Matter Members Poisoning Fast Food?

Written by: Bethania Palma

June 25, 2020

Can you smell the copypasta rumors?

Rayshard Brooks: Another Black Man Smeared in Viral Social Media Posts After His Death

Written by: Jessica Lee

June 24, 2020

Brooks was killed by a white police officer at a Wendy's in Atlanta in June 2020. Some vocal cor ...

What Is Qualified Immunity and Why Do Some Want To End It?

Written by: Bethania Palma

June 19, 2020

A once-obscure legal doctrine was the subject of protests in the aftermath of George Floyd's dea ...