San Francisco Mayor London Breed gave a speech on the George Floyd & BLM protests June 1, saying, “Yes, I’m the mayor, but I’m a black woman first.” Read her speech transcript here.

After a 5th night of protests in Minneapolis and around the country over the death of George Floyd, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz held a press conference. He talked about the extended Minneapolis & St. Paul curfews and road closures and was joined by Mayor Frey, Mayor Carter, Commissioner Harrington, and others. Read the full press conference here.

On Sunday, May 31, Pope Francis held a Holy Mass for Pentecost Sunday at the Vatican. Read the transcript, translated to English.

On the late night/early morning of the fourth night of protests in Minneapolis and across the country, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey held a press conference. Full transcript here.

Rapper Killer Mike gave a powerful speech on the night of May 29, encouraging protestors to protect Atlanta and stay calm. Read his full speech transcript here.

After a fourth night of protests in Minneapolis, Governor Tim Walz held a May 30 press conference in which he announced he will “fully mobilize” the National Guard today, which has never happened in Minnesota. Full transcript here.