George Floyd Protests
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- The George Floyd Protests
- On May 25, 2020, in Minneapolis Minnesota, George Flyod was confronted by employees from Cup Foods for using a counterfeit $20 to buy cigs.
- The employee's demand for the cigs back, but end up calling the police
- When police arrive they forcbily remove Flyod from his car and handcuff him
- One of the officer's knelt on Floyd's neck for 9 minutes and 25 seconds and he died
- Many people recorded the altercation and news spread fast. His death sparked outrage about police brutality
- People wanted to abolish and defund the police.
- JUSTICE FOR GEORGE FLOYD!!!!
- Protests went on for over 2 years across the country. During that time the officers who arrested Floyd we'e charged
- The officer who kneeled on Floyd was charged with murder. All officer's involved went to prison
- George Floyd left a lasting legacy that continues to influence conversations about racism, justice, and equality.
- This terrible legacy serves as a reminder of the urgent need for social change and the ongoing fight for a more fair and inclusive society.
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