Tag: GEORGE FLOYD

When the names of Black victims fade from the headlines, the questions of accountability often linger. Some suspects are acquitted or never charged; others are convicted. And sometimes, families win millions of dollars in civil court. No settlement can undo a death or make a family whole. But these legal victories can still matter, especially when they force cities to acknowledge the harm caused.

Kevin Hart is facing heavy backlash after he recently defended some of the jokes at his Netflix roast, where Tony Hinchcliffe drew criticism for a George Floyd joke that referenced Floyd, who was killed by former police officer Derek Chauvin in 2020.

Lil Rel Howery criticized Tony Hinchcliffe's joke about George Floyd at the Kevin Hart roast, calling it disgusting and questioning why there was no reason to bring Floyd into the event.

Shawn and Marlon Wayans said edgy material has always been part of stand-up, but comedians still have to deliver a strong punchline when tackling painful subjects, noting that if you take it there, the laugh has to be worth the offense.

Terrence Floyd has publicly criticized Kevin Hart for not shutting down a controversial joke about his brother during the livestreamed event, saying Hart should have stopped the joke immediately the moment it left Tony Hinchcliffe’s mouth.

Derek Chauvin, found guilty in George Floyd’s death, is appealing for a new trial. Dr. Andrew Baker concluded Floyd died from “cardiopulmonary arrest,” finding no signs of asphyxia, though other doctors claimed asphyxia based on video footage.