Demonstration

‘It’s time to disband Minneapolis PD’ – Ilhan Omar

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Thousands of people took to the streets of Minneapolis on Saturday as the protests against racism and police brutality following George Floyd’s death did not cease. Congresswoman from Minnesota state where the violent killing took place, Ilhan Omar, made an appearance at the demonstration to address the locals. The state’s representative, a naturalized Somalian refugee … Read more ‘It’s time to disband Minneapolis PD’ – Ilhan Omar

‘This isn’t fun’: Amid peaceful protest over George Floyd’s death, woman stresses seriousness

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“My people are dying,” a protester told onlookers at a demonstration in Washingon, D.C. on June 6 that drew thousands in opposition to George Floyd’s death. Read more: https://wapo.st/3h1Ccsf. SPECIAL OFFER: To thank you for your support, here’s a deal on a Washington Post digital subscription: $29 for one year http://washingtonpost.com/youtubeoffer. Subscribe to The Washington … Read more ‘This isn’t fun’: Amid peaceful protest over George Floyd’s death, woman stresses seriousness

‘Resign!’ | Minneapolis mayor gets kicked out of demo

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Protesters were outraged and booed the #Minneapolis mayor, #JacobFrey who showed up at an anti-racism demonstration on Saturday. People were heard chanting “Resign” and “F**k Jacob Frey,” while the mayor was trying to talk to some other protesters and press. He disagreed with the calls of some protesters to dismantle the Minneapolis Police Department, though … Read more ‘Resign!’ | Minneapolis mayor gets kicked out of demo

Arrests & clashes at Berlin’s ‘Silent Demo’

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Thousands of people took part in a “Silent Demo” at #Berlin’s #Alexanderplatz on Saturday. During the #protests outside the Alexanderplatz train station, which started peacefully with jazz music and applause, police clashed with protesters, leading to arrests and arguments between police and demonstrators. Protesters can be seen being detained, sometimes violently, while others shouted at … Read more Arrests & clashes at Berlin’s ‘Silent Demo’

Black Lives Matter supporters flood Washington, D.C. on 12th day of US protests

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Thousands of protesters streamed into the US capital Saturday for what was expected to be the city’s largest demonstration yet against police brutality while George Floyd was remembered in his North Carolina hometown, where hundreds of mourners lined up to pay their respects. Subscribe to France 24 now: http://f24.my/youtubeEN FRANCE 24 live news stream: all … Read more Black Lives Matter supporters flood Washington, D.C. on 12th day of US protests

Mounted police charge into protesters at London anti-racism demonstration

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Mounted police charged demonstrators at a London Black Lives Matter protest as a large crowd gathered outside Downing Street. After a largely peaceful day, a small number of people threw projectiles at police, who responded with a mounted charge to push them back. An officer was injured when he was thrown off his horse after … Read more Mounted police charge into protesters at London anti-racism demonstration

London protester: ‘People have forgotten the real reason we’re here’

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A protesters at an anti-racism demonstration in central London has told Sky News of his frustration that some people have “forgotten the real reason” behind the protest. He said some individuals have been throwing bottles, and he is concerned their behaviour will “tarnish” the overall message of the demonstration – which has been mostly peaceful. … Read more London protester: ‘People have forgotten the real reason we’re here’

Mourners in North Carolina queue to pay their respects to George Floyd

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Black Lives Matter protesters have started gathering in Washington DC for what organisers hope will be the largest demonstration to take place since the alleged murder by a Minneapolis police officer of George Floyd on May the 25th. (Subscribe: https://bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe) And in North Carolina, where George Floyd was born, mourners have been queuing up to … Read more Mourners in North Carolina queue to pay their respects to George Floyd

Black Lives Matter Protests: Huge Crowds in London Despite Government Condemnation

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Protesters gathered in London’s Parliament Square on Saturday to show solidarity with those demonstrating in the U.S. over the death of George Floyd in Minnesota last week. The event, billed as an anti-racism demonstration, has been condemned by the U.K. government, who urged the public not to attend due to ongoing coronavirus lockdown restrictions. Protesters, … Read more Black Lives Matter Protests: Huge Crowds in London Despite Government Condemnation

Londoners gather for BLM protest

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Demonstration in London against police brutality and racial discrimination following the killing of George Floyd Subscribe to RT! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpwvZwUam-URkxB7g4USKpg?sub_confirmation=1 RT LIVE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFAcqaNzNSc Check out http://rt.com Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on VK https://vk.com/rt_international Follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/RT_com Follow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/rt Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/rttv #RT (Russia Today) is a … Read more Londoners gather for BLM protest

Thousands of anti-racism protesters rally in London

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Anti-racism rallies have also reached the city of London. People are gathering outside parliament to express solidarity with protesters in the U.S.. A big demonstration is also planned for Sunday in front of the U.S. embassy. The death of George Floyd has brought tens of thousands of people out onto the streets in different countries. … Read more Thousands of anti-racism protesters rally in London

Thousands rallied at Sydney Black Lives Matter protest authorised minutes before start

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At least 2,000 people marched in Sydney for the ‘Stop All Black Deaths in Custody’ rally, declared an authorised public assembly minutes before the demonstration’s scheduled start at 3pm. Thousands of protesters rallied in cities and towns across Australia to march against Indigenous deaths in custody and the killing of George Floyd

Trudeau Takes a Knee at Anti-Racism Rally in Ottawa

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City workers and activists painted the words Black Lives Matter in enormous bright yellow letters on the street leading to the White House, a highly visible sign of the District of Columbia’s embrace of a protest movement that has put it at odds with President Donald Trump. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser tweeted aerial video of … Read more Trudeau Takes a Knee at Anti-Racism Rally in Ottawa

Thousands turn out for Black Lives Matter demonstration in Birmingham

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Thousands of protesters descended on Centenary Square in Birmingham city centre for a Black Lives Matter demonstration. There were poignant scenes in the city centre as demonstrators took a knee and chanted after the death of George Floyd in the U.S. Mr Floyd died after a white officer held him down by pressing a knee … Read more Thousands turn out for Black Lives Matter demonstration in Birmingham