In an attempt to de-escalate the protests, at which police used tear gas on activists, law enforcement retreated the six-block area outside the Seattle Police Department's East Precinct. The area, now barricaded by roadblocks by protesters, has been declared the "Seattle Autonomous Zone."

One week after delaying its 33rd season premiere, Paramount retired the reality TV series Cops. The show, which has long-courted criticism and outrage, was accused of glorifying police violence.

The white liberal parents of Get Out gave the culture a doozy of a catchphrase, and people are still using "I Would Have Voted for Obama for a Third Term" to criticize empty platitudes.

The wholesome development shows the potential positive power of viral video.

This photo edit of Kendall Jenner holding a Black Lives Matter sign is the lastest form of protest mockery involving Jenner.