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Major League Soccer also gave a group calling itself Black Players for Change some time to protest with an eight-minute and forty-six second demonstration to highlight the police-involved death of Minneapolis man George Floyd. More than 170 players league-wide are wearing “Silence is Violence” T-shirts and Black Lives Matter face masks. … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Union Wear Jerseys with Names of Blacks Killed by Police

“COVID-19 became immensely disruptive and took a toll on our business,” the company said. “The purpose of this filing is to obtain additional financing and facilitate a sale process in an efficient manner to maximize value for our stakeholders and ensure that our iconic brand is positioned to continue under new ownership.” … [Read more...] about Brooks Brothers files for bankruptcy, permanently closes SF’s Union Square store

The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the league and the NHL Players’ Association have not released this information, which was included in the tentative return to play agreement. The person said, the league is being cautious and allowing itself flexibility in the event of potential spikes in COVID-19 infections in not yet determining which cities will host the conference finals and Stanley Cup Final. … [Read more...] about NHL, Players’ Union Reach Tentative Agreement To Resume Play On Aug. 1

“The NYPD needs to get cops out of the social distancing enforcement business altogether,” PBA President Patrick Lynch said in a statement. “The cowards who run this city have given us nothing but vague guidelines and mixed messages, leaving the cops on the street corners to fend for ourselves.” … [Read more...] about NYPD Union Says Cops Should Stop Enforcing Social Distancing Orders

AFT President Randi Weingarten says Trump administration cares more about safety in bars than for kids in school, says Trump is either completely ignorant about reopening schools safely or completely callous and craven, says three-quarters of teachers want to reopen in-person learning if conditions are safe, says Education Secretary Betsy DeVosElizabeth (Betsy) Dee DeVosHouse chairman blasts Trump's push to reopen schools as 'dangerous' CDC to issue more guidance on school openings amid Trump criticism The Hill's Coronavirus Report: Teachers' union President Randi Weingarten calls Trump administration plan to reopen schools 'a train wreck'; US surpasses 3 million COVID-19 cases MORE has done nothing for kids in public schools. … [Read more...] about The Hill’s Coronavirus Report: Teachers’ union President Randi Weingarten calls Trump administration plan to reopen schools ‘a train wreck’; US surpasses 3 million COVID-19 cases