Michigan Democrats are charting their path forward after significant setbacks in the 2024 election.

A blind Michigan judge went for a drive and a sheriff rode shotgun.

Outraged by the senseless death, people of all races protested police brutality across the country in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. Though it was a weekend of unrest, there were lots of uplifting and hopeful moments, with protestors and the police alike coming together to close the divide all across the country. In Queens, New York, police officers took a knee next to protestors, showing their solidarity with the movement. In Brooklyn, New York, protestors attempted to keep events on Sunday evening non-violent by standing outside of a Target to prevent others from looting and vandalizing the store. In Louisville, Kentucky, a chain of white women formed a barrier between black protestors and the police.

A Michigan sheriff joined protesters in Flint Township on Saturday, putting down his weapon and saying, "I want to make this a parade, not a protest." Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson spoke with demonstrators who were met by police officers in riot gear, local affiliate WEYI reported. "The only reason we're here is to make sure that you got a voice -- that's it," Swanson said in video clips shown on Twitter. He was speaking to the crowd protesting police brutality and the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. He smiled and high-fived people in the crowd, who responded by chanting, "walk with us!"