George Floyd protests

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George Floyd protests
Part of 2020–2021 United States racial unrest
300px Protesters in Minneapolis on May 26, 2020
Date	May 26, 2020 – present
Location	United States and worldwide
Caused by	Police brutality, Racism in the United States, Killing of George Floyd
Methods	Protest, civil disobedience, riot, looting, arson
Status	Ongoing
Parties
Black Lives Matter, various other groups and individuals Various police departments, National Guard
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The George Floyd protests are a series of ongoing protests and demonstrations against police brutality and racism that began in the United States in May 2020. The protests started in response to the killing of George Floyd, a 46-year-old African American man, by a Minneapolis Police Department officer, Derek Chauvin, who knelt on Floyd's neck for over nine minutes during an arrest.

Background

The protests are part of the larger Black Lives Matter movement, which began in 2013 following the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin. The movement gained further momentum after the deaths of other African Americans at the hands of police, including Michael Brown, Eric Garner, and Breonna Taylor.

Timeline

May 2020

The protests began on May 26, 2020, in Minneapolis, where George Floyd was killed. The initial protests were peaceful but escalated into violent confrontations with the police, leading to widespread looting and arson. The unrest quickly spread to other cities across the United States, including New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Atlanta.

June 2020

By June, the protests had spread to over 2,000 cities and towns in all 50 states and internationally to countries such as the United Kingdom, Germany, and Australia. The protests varied in size and intensity, with some remaining peaceful and others resulting in clashes with law enforcement.

Methods

The methods of protest have included peaceful demonstrations, civil disobedience, sit-ins, and marches. However, some protests have escalated into riots, involving looting, arson, and vandalism. The response from law enforcement has included the use of tear gas, rubber bullets, and mass arrests.

Impact

The George Floyd protests have had a significant impact on public discourse around police reform and racial justice. Several cities have implemented changes to their police departments, including banning chokeholds and increasing accountability measures. The protests have also led to a broader conversation about systemic racism in the United States.

Related Pages

• Black Lives Matter
• Killing of George Floyd
• Police brutality in the United States
• Racism in the United States
• 2020–2021 United States racial unrest
• List of George Floyd protests in the United States

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