[243] Critics accused federal authorities of overstepping their jurisdiction and using excessive force against protesters. [390][391] A community organization in Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood said that between $10million and $15million in property damage (excluding losses from looting) was incurred over the weekend of May 2931, mostly along storefronts along Peachtree Street and Phipps Plaza. [251] Several protests over Floyd's murder, including one in Chicago,[252] turned into riots. And there are some terrible anecdotes one can find on the internet, though one must keep in mind the statistical context that an estimated 15 to 30 million people took part in BLM protests last . [112], On September 11, 2020, hundreds rallied outside a downtown Minneapolis court building were a pretrial hearing was held for the four police officers involved in Floyd's murder. [155][156] The march generated widespread media attention as one of the largest peaceful protests in modern New York City history. 27408: Black Lives Matter Protests, Social Distancing, and COVID-19", "Did Floyd Protests Lead to a Virus Surge? [399], On June 5, making specific reference to events in Charlottesville in 2017, the United States Marine Corps banned the display of the Confederate Battle Flag at their installations. He had lots of friends. Officers who worked with Dorn said he was a role model who they will honor. But it has certainly reached a reflection point. [498], A protest march in Minneapolis on May 26, 2020, "Black Lives Fucking Matter", "A.C.A.B. Fourteen Black people have died during the protests, but not all of these deaths were directly caused by the protests. Photograph by Alex . A mapping project of protest art after Floyd's death had by May 19, 2021, documented 2,100 entries of George Floyd-related and anti-racism art around the world, though much of it was from the Minneapolis and Saint Paul area. 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ACLEDs dataset only focuses on political violence. [190][191][192], At a rally in New York City outside Brooklyn Borough Hall on May 23, 2021, Terrance Floyd, George's brother, called on the crowd to continue advocating for police reform and for communities to stay woke. [444][445], On July 11, at least 150 Minneapolis police officers reported nondescript injuries as well as symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, leading over half of them to leave their jobs with more likely to follow. [289], Public financing and funding, particularly on the state level, has also been impacted by the protests. According to Fortune, the economic impact of the protests has exacerbated the COVID-19 recession by sharply curtailing consumer confidence, straining local businesses, and overwhelming public infrastructure with large-scale property damage. [334][335] According to Bloomberg, the video was initially posted on an unconfirmed Anonymous Facebook page. 80. [210] Movements spawned by Floyd's murder, which served as a catalyst,[209] were still active in Australia, Brazil, India, Japan, New Zealand, Nigeria, United Kingdom, and elsewhere by May 2021. [270] The Committee to Protect Journalists has accused police officers of intentionally targeting news crews in an attempt to intimidate them from covering the protests. more than 16,200 people were arrested for protest-related crimes. MPD Officers Derek Chauvin and Tou Thao then arrived and made more failed attempts to get Floyd into the squad car. We need your help. Civil rights marches in the 1960s were not nearly as big, the professor added. Officers injured: The New York Post reported on June 8, citing the U.S. Justice Department, that more than 700 law enforcement officers were injured on the job during nationwide protests over Floyds death. [260] Since 2015, such actions have been encouraged against Black Lives Matter protests by "Run Them Over" and "All Lives Splatter" memes online, as well as items posted on Fox News and on social media by police officers. [225] U.S. Customs and Border Protection, authorized to provide aerial surveillance "to assist law enforcement and humanitarian relief efforts" when requested, provided drone imagery during the protests. In Portland, Oregon, however, Floyd's murder resulted in a yearlong period of "near-continuous protests" over racial injustice and police violence, at times featuring clashes between demonstrators and authorities and resulting in property damage. [243][244][245] Oregon governor Kate Brown called for federal agents to scale back their response and criticized Trump's actions: "President Trump deploying armed federal officers to Portland only serves to escalate tensions and, as we saw yesterday, will inevitably lead to unnecessary violence and confrontation. history. Recent videos of police violence towards protesters or toward the black community were a huge motivating factor as to why people participated for the first time. The protest was among of new set of peaceful protests in the United Kingdom to mark the one-year anniversary of Floyd's murder. [317], The video recorded of Floyd's arrest and death by Darneil Frazier on her mobile phone quickly went viral after she posted to Facebook a few hours later in the early morning hours of May 26. "[120], According to the American Political Science Review, the George Floyd protests led to a reduction in favorability toward the police among politically liberal Americans, and further exacerbated racial and political tensions and attitudes regarding the "race and law enforcement" debate in the U.S.[378], The Property Claim Services (PCS) of the U.S. Insurance industry states that in the "unrest that took place from May 26 to June 8" 2020 in 140 U.S. cities in 20 states was "the costliest civil unrest in U.S. history", and that insured losses are "estimated at over $2 billion". [44][449][450] It passed the House of Representatives one month after Floyd's killing, 236 to 181, with support from Democrats and three Republicans. The attack on the U.S. Capitol was based on a "Big Lie" about election fraud in 2020, and the hope of supporters of former President Donald Trump that they could stop the certification of . [467] This was later removed by the BBC. [289] State governments have, since June, announced budget cuts to police departments as well as increased funding to other public safety measures. [178] Prayer vigils seeking justice for Floyd were held in conjunction with the Chauvin trial at several locations. About 55 businesses were burglarized or damaged in St. Louis that night. Anotherclaim surfaced Feb. 15 on Facebook. [460] The budget for the department was passed in December and the funding was reduced by $7.7 million. His aunt said,John had a big heart. [380][381] But smaller protests have continued, with groups of 100 to 200 people marching nightly. The leak consisted of over a million documents, in what investigative journalist and founder of the groupEmma Bestcalled "the largest published hack of American law enforcement agencies". ", U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar is "facing 40 years in prison and deportation after seven new crimes uncovered. [164], By the end of June, more than 4,700 demonstrations had occurred in the United Statesa daily average of 140with an estimate of 15million and 26million total participants. [446] The Minneapolis police department banned police from using chokeholds;[447] Denver's police department also banned the use of chokeholds without exception, and also established new reporting requirements whenever a police officer holds a person at gunpoint. [165], Solidarity protests over Floyd's murder quickly spread worldwide. [219] On June 3, he said "If a city or state refuses to take the actions necessary to defend the life and property of their residents, then I will deploy the United States military and quickly solve the problem. Dave Patrick Underwood, a black 53-year-old federal officer, was shot and killed during a protest in Oakland, Calif., on Friday night, according to the FBI. USA TODAY reached out to Wright and The Right View of the United Statesfor comment. Damage caused: In late June, Fox News reported that according to insurance experts and city officials, the Floyd protests could eclipse the 1992 Los Angeles riots to become the most expensive civil disturbance in U.S. history. The surveys suggest that at the minimum, seven million people participated in demonstrations over the last several weeks. Two people were taken into custody and released without charges. According to Meriam-Webster's dictionary definition, a thug is "a violent criminal."Obviously, this definition leaves the word open to define people of all ethnicities. Many have stated that the current unrest is due to the current political and cultural system of overlooking, ignoring and oppression of Black Americans, calling it a racial reckoning. The latest flareup of protests against police brutality began May 26 in Minneapolis, where the previous day, George Floyd, a Black man, died after a white police officer kneeled on his neck. Cellphone data used to arrest the Idaho quadruple-murder suspect proves that criticism of the 2000 Mules movies use of cell data is unfounded. More than 2,000 law enforcement officers were injured during protests, . [108], In Minneapolis, protesters barricaded the street intersection at East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue where Floyd was murdered and transformed it into a makeshift memorial site, which was adorned with public art installments and described as like a "shrine". In Louisville, the photographer Tyler Gerth was shot and killed at a downtown park where protesters gathered. [3] In Minneapolis, destruction of property began on May 26, 2020, with . [404] Portland Public Schools was responding after protesters pulled down the Thomas Jefferson statue in front of Jefferson High School. [117][119] In March and April 2021, groups of protesters gathered at George Floyd Square and outside Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis during Chauvin's trial,[120] but the streets of Minneapolis were largely empty of mass demonstrations like those in late May and early June 2020. Some of the earliest demonstrations, particularly in Minneapolis where Floyd was killed, turned violent,resultingin damages to buildings and other property. Advertisement: Four of the officers pictured here died during incidents unrelated to the protests, and two of the pictured officers died prior to Floyd's death on May 25, 2020. They are among the people who have been killed as protests roiled American cities in the week since 46-year-old George Floyd died when a white officer jammed his knee into the back of the black man's neck. Kate Middleton wows on BAFTA red carpet alongside Prince William as she recycles a white Alexander McQueen gown with $22 Zara earrings and black opera gloves, Dramatic velvet veils, flamboyant puff sleeves and VERY risqu necklinesAnya Taylor-Joy and Ellie Goulding lead the BAFTAs worst dressed, The nation's 'leading star': Prince and Princess of Wales watch on as Dame Helen Mirren pays tribute to the late Queen at the BAFTAs. The article Hernandez cited as a sourcereported 13 deaths and nine of the people identified in the articlewere Black. [26][165], As of July 3, protests were ongoing. [6][43], The protests precipitated a worldwide debate on policing and racial injustice that has led to numerous legislative proposals on federal, state, and municipal levels in the U.S. intended to combat police misconduct, systemic racism, qualified immunity and police brutality. taken place across the U.S. for threeweeks, Demonstrators clash with police as they protest death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, 'Peaceful protests got hijacked': Some criminals used George Floyd protests as cover for looting, police say, retired officer providing security for the store, said he was a role model who they will honor, she was the"bright, bubbly big personality in the room., known for his popular Louisville BBQ joint, "was a very sweet person. Arkansas senator Tom Cotton also pushed for the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division to be deployed to quell the unrest, calling protesters "Antifa terrorists". Black Lives Matter (BLM), international social movement, formed in the United States in 2013, dedicated to fighting racism and anti-Black violence, especially in the form of police brutality. September 5, 2020 11:47 AM EDT. [70], According to a police statement, on May 25, 2020, at 8:08p.m. CDT,[71] Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) officers responded to a 9-1-1 call regarding a "forgery in progress" on Chicago Avenue South in Powderhorn, Minneapolis. Emergency medical services put Floyd on a stretcher. In cities across the United States, tens of thousands of people have swarmed . Terrence Floyd also rallied voters in New York City on the November 3, 2020, Election Day. Nothing counted more clearly and powerfully than those . [426], On June 30, after the Mississippi Legislature obtained a two-thirds majority in both houses to suspend rules in order to pass a bill addressing the Confederate Battle Flag on the Mississippi state flag, Governor Tate Reeves signed a bill that relinquished the state flag, mandated its removal from public premises within 15 days, and established a commission to propose a new flag design that excluded the Confederate Battle Flag and included the motto "In God We Trust". Patrick Underwood:Underwood, a 53-year-old Black man, was shot and killed on May 30 while working as a contract security officer in Oakland. [384] That same day reports from the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated the unemployment rate among African Americans (covering the first two weeks of protests) was up 0.1%, rising to 16.8%. [289] A number of small businesses, already suffering from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, were harmed by vandalism, property destruction, and looting. [196] In New York City, protesters marched and then knelt for 9 minutes and 29 seconds while blocking traffic. [17] In April 2021, Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter. [148][149][150] By June, protests had been held in all U.S. states. His family loved him., unclear if the death was related to protests. Below left: A demonstrator is taken into custody by police after a curfew took effect during a protest over the death of George Floyd, on 1 June 2020 near the White House. [234][235][236][237][238][239] The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) called these actions unconstitutional kidnappings. [4] A large number of white nationalists did not appear in response to the protests, although "a handful of apparent lone actors" were arrested for attempting to harm protesters. After the main protest group disbanded on the night of May 26, a much smaller group, numbering in the hundreds, spray-painted the building, threw rocks and bottles, broke a window at the station, and vandalized a squad car. [300][301], By late 2020, the United States Attorney's office had charged three alleged adherents of Boogaloo Bois movement who attempted to capitalize on the unrest in Minneapolis in late May. The BLM riots and movement are killing people. 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[289] President Donald Trump, after announcing a drop in overall unemployment from 14.7% to 13.3% on June 5, stated that strong economic growth was "the greatest thing [for race relations]" and "George Floyd would have been proud [of the unemployment rate]". Heres why: Some Facebook commenters focused on professional sports leagues support of Black Lives Matter when they read this Facebook post: "BLM injures 1000 police officers kills 36 people and does $8 billion in damage and gets celebrated by pro sports?". The DOJ's complaint alleged that the man had been captured on video dousing the federally-owned Pike statue with a flammable liquid, igniting it as it lay on the ground and using the fire to light a cigarette. What Experts Say May Depend on Who's Protesting What", "C.D.C. The drive-by shooting happened near the scene of a protest. [83] Chauvin was charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter;[84] the former charge was later changed to second-degree murder. Victor Cazares Jr was described by friends and family as a supporter of Black Lives Matter. Here's why", "Experts warn large protests may 'become breeding grounds' for the coronavirus", "Mass gatherings, erosion of trust upend coronavirus control", "Despite Virus, Hundreds Arrested in Unrest Are Held in Cramped Jails", "N.Y.P.D. Actions included internal petition, questioning the CEO at an employee town hall, some resignations,[339] and an employee walkout. [248] Months after Derek Chauvin's sentencing, another police officer involved in the case, Thomas Lane was sentenced to 3 years in prison on September 21, 2022. This report looked at unrest in the 68 largest municipal and county jurisdictions in the United States and Canada from May 25, 2020 to July 31, 2020. Forbes' sister said he "was a very sweet person. [177] In Salt Lake City, activists protested Floyd's murder by staging a car caravan on March 6, 2021. [321] The petition was both the largest and fastest-growing in the site's history,[321] reaching over 13million signatures. ACLED found that the overwhelming majority of the more than 9.000 Black Lives Matter demonstrations that took place across the US after the killing of George Floyd have been peaceful. The Associated Press reportedhundreds were charged with burglary and looting as of June 4, 2020. [19], Organized protests began in Minneapolis on May 26, the day after George Floyd's murder and when a video of the incident had circulated widely in the media. [493][494], Subsequent studies and public health reports showed that the protests in 2020 did not drive an increase in COVID-19 transmission. Officials in Minnesota and elsewhere proactively mobilized counter-protest measures for Chauvin's trial, but it did not result in unrest like what happened immediately after Floyd's murder. [417][418][419] In London, another statue of Gandhi was vandalized by Black Lives Matter protesters along with the statue of Winston Churchill. Boogaloo, Three Percenters, Oath Keepers, Proud Boys, neo-Confederates, white nationalists, and an assortment of militias and vigilante groups reportedly had a presence at some protests, mostly in small towns and rural areas. Candles and flowers form a tribute to Summer Taylor and Diaz Love during a rally near the King county courthouse on 22 July 2020 in Seattle. Medics were unable to detect a pulse, and Floyd was pronounced dead at the hospital. ", "White America is reckoning with racism. The law also made it a felony to destroy historically commemorative objects and structures, and in response to calls to "defund the police" requires police departments to justify budget reductions. In total, 8,700 protests took place in major American cities during that time period. [273] By June 21, at least 20 people had suffered serious eye injuries. Damages caused by the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests were estimated to cost $2 billion, a number that could "still go higher," according to a February2021 report published onthe World Economic Forum's website.
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