Black Lives Matter demonstrators hold a ‘taking the knee’ protest over the death of George Floyd in London, UK. The form of protest is inspired by former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who ultimately lost his job after kneeling during the US national anthem in 2016 to protest police brutality and racial injustice. #GeorgeFloyd #BlackLivesMatter
In This Story: George Floyd
George Floyd was an African-American man who died on 25th May 2020 in Powderhorn, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, following police arrest. Video recording by a witness, showing Floyd repeating “Please”, “I can’t breathe”, and “Don’t kill me”, was widely circulated on social media platforms and broadcast by media. The incident led to widespread protests across the United States.
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In This Story: London
London is the capital of England and the United Kingdom.
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In This Story: Police
The police are a constituted body of persons empowered by a state, with the aim to enforce the law, to ensure the safety, health and possessions of citizens, and to prevent crime and civil disorder. Their lawful powers include arrest and the use of force legitimized by the state via the monopoly on violence.
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In This Story: San Francisco
San Francisco, officially the City and County of San Francisco, is a cultural, commercial, and financial center in the U.S. state of California.