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Black Lives Matter: The Killing of George Floyd Sparks Global Movement

Friday, June 19, 2020

Black Lives Matter: The Killing of George Floyd Sparks Global Movement

The killing of George Floyd prompted millions of people to take to the streets around the world. We document these protests as well as speak to historical and social experts about why this movement is happening now and does not show any signs of slowing down.

U.S. -- The killing of George Floyd by police has sparked a protest movement decades in the making. Numerous examples of racial injustice, police brutality, and social inequality have led us to this point. From a young man who started a protest in his small town with a single handmade sign to massive protests around the globe, the message is clear: Black lives matter.

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