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George Floyd was an African American man whose death during a police arrest in Minneapolis in 2020 sparked worldwide protests against police brutality and systemic racism, leading to significant social and political movements.
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Defense Secretary Mark Esper said today (Wednesday, June 3) that he does not support using the military to crack down on the protests triggered by the death of George Floyd. Esper said: "I say this not only as Secretary of Defense but also as a former soldier and a former…
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The Pope has broken his silence regarding George Floyd's death and the ongoing protests occurring in the US and in major cities around the world in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. Taking to Twitter within the hour, Pope Francis shared the following message with his 18.7 million followers:…
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Actor Seth Rogan has hit back at social media users replying to his support of Black Lives Matter with "all lives matter" - by telling them to "f*** off" and unfollow him. His response comes as mass demonstrations have erupted across the US and other major cities around the globe.…
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Actor Jamie Foxx sang for protestors at a George Floyd demonstration. The incident took place on Monday, June 1 at a protest in San Francisco, California where the 52-year-old was in attendance. Taking the opportunity to sing, Foxx recited a popular verse from Isaiah 54:17: "No weapons formed against me,…
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NBA stars have called out President Donald Trump for his "cowardly" response to the Black Lives Matter protests. This comes after the death of George Floyd on May 25. He was an African-American man who passed away after being detained and arrested by American police. Police officer Derek Chauvin kneeled…
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Kim Kardashian has offered financial support to a young woman who was shot with a rubber bullet by law enforcement while protesting. The reality television star replied to a public appeal on Twitter, after seeing a photograph of a protestor's facial injuries amid the ongoing Black Lives Matter protests in…
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Adele has made a rare social media post to say that "racism is everywhere" after the death of George Floyd, an African-American man who passed away after being detained and arrested. Police officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on Floyd's neck for nearly nine minutes during the incident, and he was subsequently…
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Pink has responded to negative comments on her Black Lives Matter post after she commented on the death of 46-year-old George Floyd. Since Floyd's passing on May 25, numerous celebrities have commented on the issue, including Billie Eilish, who addressed the situation on Instagram. "Right in this moment, we have…
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Martin Luther King Jr.'s daughter, Dr. Bernice King, is urging protestors to avoid violence when demonstrating against the death of George Floyd. Floyd, an African-American man, was arrested by Minneapolis police on Monday, May 25th, for reportedly using a counterfeit $20 note in a store. While being detained, Derek Chauvin…
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Legendary NBA player, Michael Jordan, has vocally supported the protests that have swept the US following the death of George Floyd. Floyd, an African-American man, was arrested by Minneapolis police on Monday, May 25th, for reportedly using a counterfeit $20 note in a store. While being detained, Derek Chauvin -…
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Footage has emerged of a white woman calling the police on a black woman in New York City. The woman, believed to be a socialite in the New York City and Hamptons circuit, was recorded calling the police on a black woman on the Upper West Side, for seemingly sitting…
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Iskra Lawrence has vowed to "protect her baby in any way" after the death of 46-year-old George Floyd following his arrest by Minneapolis police on May 25. During Floyd's arrest, Derek Chauvin, a white former-Minneapolis police officer, placed his knee on Floyd's neck for a total of 8 minutes and…
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It has been one week since the death of 46-year-old George Floyd, and since then, protests and riots have ensued across the US and major cities across the world. Sadly, however, as people come together calling for justice, an end to police brutality, and for the discrimination against black people…
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Today marks one week since the death of 46-year-old George Floyd, a black man who died shortly after being restrained and arrested by Minneapolis police in the neighborhood of Powderhorn. Video footage of Floyd's death showed former police officer Derek Chauvin holding his knee on Floyd's neck for a total…
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Following a weekend of unrest across the US, a video showing a young white kid and a young black kid running to give each other a hug is once again going viral. The video was reshared by DJ and music producer Kam Bennett, who captioned the video to his 1.8…
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A week ago today, 46-year-old George Floyd died shortly after being restrained and arrested by Minneapolis police in the neighborhood of Powderhorn. Video footage of Floyd's death showed former police officer Derek Chauvin holding his knee on Floyd's neck for a total of nearly nine minutes. Per state charging documents, bodycam…
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Kesha has issued a statement on the death of George Floyd, and the issue of police brutality. The 33-year-old American singer took to Instagram to address the matter; "I never felt like it was my place to comment on the issue of racist police brutality, and that is part of…
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Emily Ratajkowski has joined the protests in Los Angeles over the death of George Floyd. George Floyd, an African-American man, was arrested by Minneapolis police on Monday, May 25th, for reportedly using a counterfeit $20 note in a store. While being detained, Derek Chauvin - a 19 year veteran of…
