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The demonstrations across the US, which began in response to police violence in the May 25 death of George Floyd, evolved into a global movement against systemic racism. Read on for a timeline of how demonstrations unfolded.

The demonstrations across the US, which began in response to police violence in the May 25 death of George Floyd, evolved into a global movement against systemic racism. Read on for a timeline of how demonstrations unfolded.

  1. May 26

    "I CAN'T BREATHE": Video shows George Floyd, a black man that police say was a possible "forgery" suspect, pleading with Minneapolis cops for air as they press a knee into his neck. Floyd loses consciousness and later dies. Click here for the full video:

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    MN police officer kneels on neck of forgery suspect. He later dies.
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  2. May 26

    4 Minneapolis police officers have been terminated following the death of George Floyd, who was seen pleading "I cannot breathe" as an officer put a knee on his neck for several minutes on Monday night, Minneapolis Mayor Frey says.

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  3. May 26

    Four responding MPD officers involved in the death of George Floyd have been terminated. This is the right call.

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  4. May 26

    My statement on the officer-involved death in Minneapolis:

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  5. May 29

    My statement on the death of George Floyd:

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  6. May 26

    Another large group just showed up. People are fired up. Still raining.

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  7. May 26
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    They started throwing tear gas at the protesters. Now they are following protestors with drones and sandbag guns.

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  8. May 29

    A lot just popped off at the protest for George Floyd at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Pepper spray, batons, and several arrests.

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  9. May 30

    : Chants of “say his name, George Floyd” echoing across Capitol Hill for one of several protests planned throughout DC today. Hundreds of people are gathered around the reflection pool hearing from black activists after a short march from the National Archives.

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  10. May 30

    The rally ended but a ton of people are marching on their own toward the White House. Yesterday in reverse, but turnout looks bigger. The whole of Penn. Ave. is being blocked off to make way, the second time in less than a day a protest has taken this major DC thoroughfare.

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  11. May 27

    Theyrn Bond, local activist is confronting two members of MPD brass (I’m trying to read their name tags). She is arguing they need to be held accountable. She’s upset an officer touched her tonight.

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  12. May 28

    So the police just declared this an unlawful assembly, but demonstrators have sat down in the middle of Grand Ave.

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  13. May 30

    Hundreds are gathering now at the Adam Clayton Powell State Office Bldg at 125th and 7th Avenue for protests

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  14. May 31

    Much bigger crowd just came up ocean ave and merged with the original demonstration. They’ve stopped and taken over the street

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  15. May 28

    has signed Executive Order 20-64 authorizing the to support Minneapolis and surrounding communities.

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  16. May 28

    I can’t stand back & watch this happen to a great American City, Minneapolis. A total lack of leadership. Either the very weak Radical Left Mayor, Jacob Frey, get his act together and bring the City under control, or I will send in the National Guard & get the job done right.....

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  17. May 29

    Breaking News: Derek Chauvin has been charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter. The former Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee into George Floyd’s neck for about 8 minutes while Floyd pleaded that he couldn’t breathe.

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  18. May 29

    MUGSHOT RELEASED: Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. LATEST:

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  19. May 29

    FAMILY STATEMENT: The family of and I released the following statement in response to the arrest of Derek Chauvin, the officer videoed kneeling on George Floyd’s neck.

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  20. Jun 1

    BREAKING: George Floyd died due to asphyxia from neck & back compression that led to a lack of blood flow to the brain, according to an independent autopsy done by 2 pathologists' who ruled manner of death: homicide. Minneapolis officials have said Floyd didn't die from asphyxia.

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  21. Jun 1

    BREAKING: Medical examiner in the county that Minneapolis is in, rules George Floyd’s death a homicide due to cardiopulmonary arrest complicating law enforcement subdual, restraint & neck compression. Now, the state says homicide & so does the Floyd family’s independent expert.

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  22. Jun 1

    Terrence Floyd, George Floyd’s brother, spoke at the scene of his brother's death in Minneapolis. Latest updates:

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  23. Jun 3

    FAMILY’S REACTION: This is a bittersweet moment. We are deeply gratified that took decisive action, arresting & charging ALL the officers involved in 's death & upgrading the charge against Derek Chauvin to felony second-degree murder.

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  24. Jun 3

    Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is increasing charges against Derek Chauvin to 2nd degree in George Floyd’s murder and also charging other 3 officers. This is another important step for justice.

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  25. Jun 7

    BREAKING: Nine of the 12 members on the Minneapolis City Council have vowed they will work to end policing as the city currently knows it. Council Member Jeremiah Ellison promised the council would “dismantle” the department.

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  26. Jun 4

    Yes. We are going to dismantle the Minneapolis Police Department and replace it with a transformative new model of public safety.

    We are going to dismantle the Minneapolis Police Department. And when we’re done, we’re not simply gonna glue it back together. We are going to dramatically rethink how we approach public safety and emergency response. It’s really past due.
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  27. Jun 8

    Minneapolis City Council President Lisa Bender on the intent to defund and dismantle the city’s police department: “[We] have looked up ways we can shift the response away from our armed police officers... the groundwork is laid already.”

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  28. Jun 8

    Today, we introduced the Justice in Policing Act, a sweeping bill with bold, unprecedented reforms to curb police brutality, challenge racism in our criminal justice system, and hold police accountable.

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  29. Jun 8

    The Justice in Policing Act will hold abusive police accountable, increase transparency, and help communities reimagine public safety and policing. The world is watching. Congress must act.

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  30. Jun 9

    The family of George Floyd dressed in all white with , , walk into The Fountain of Praise for Floyd’s memorial service. – at The Fountain of Praise

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  31. Jun 8

    A viewing and memorial is held for George Floyd in Houston, Texas

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  32. Jun 9

    George Floyd will be laid to rest today in his hometown of Houston. His family's private service follows public memorials that drew thousands of mourners.

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  33. Jun 10

    JUST IN: Philonise Floyd, George Floyd's brother, testifies before Congress: "I couldn’t take care of George that day he was killed, but maybe by speaking with you today, I can make sure that his death will not be in vain."

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  34. Jun 1

    Protest happening in Amsterdam at the moment

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  35. May 29

    Graffiti art on the side of a train in Belgium reads 'Please, I can't breathe' in memory of George Floyd

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  36. May 31

    WATCH: Some pretty big crowds in London marching down Whitehall for protests. Also a large crowd gathered outside the US embassy.

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  37. May 31

    London shows its support for George Floyd as the protests continue.⁣⁣

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  38. Jun 6

    Emotionally charged scenes at Sydney's protest yesterday. Australia's reckoning with Indigenous deaths in custody was a national focus alongside the killing of in the US. 📷

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  39. Jun 6

    Street march in support of and to remember George Floyd has started here in Seoul. Organisers telling attendees to keep socially distant. Police escorting throughout.

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  40. May 31

    Ato no Rio de Janeiro.Falas de Ana Carolina de Jesus militante do quilombo vermelho e estudante de pedagogia da UERJ e Isa Santos residente do HUPE e militante do quilombo vermelho. Justiça por George Floyd, João Pedro e todas as vidas negras!

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  41. Jun 5

    From the demonstration in today: No for racism...

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  42. Jun 7

    More "Black Lives Matter" protests sweep European cities such as Brussels, Copenhagen, London, Budapest, Madrid and Barcelona

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  43. Jun 7

    The moment pulled down the statue of merchant slave trader Edward Colston in Epic.

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  44. Jun 23

    “Thursday at 7 PM, we tearing this motherfucker down!” (loud cheering)

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  45. Jun 22

    Police use pepper spray and batons clash with protesters trying to pull down Andrew Jackson statue near White House

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  46. Jun 15

    On Sun, demonstrators removed a statue of Thomas Jefferson outside a school in , Oregon, which had also been defaced, labelling the third ever president as a "slave owner", with 's name spray painted on the statue.

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  47. Jun 11

    VIDEO: Reaction in when a tow truck came to haul off the statue, just after it toppled to the ground following a round of passionate protests in the city. 🎥

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  48. Jun 11

    A statue of Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the scout movement, is to be removed from a southern British town, the latest memorial to be taken down in the wake of anti-racism protests sparked by the death of George Floyd

    Scouts founder Baden-Powell's statue faces removal - News
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  49. Jun 23

    Richmond's Robert E. Lee statue was lit with the face of George Floyd and the letters 'BLM' last week

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    Richmond's Robert E. Lee statue was lit with the face of George Floyd and the letters 'BLM' last night.
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  50. Jun 24

    People are gathered in Charleston, South Carolina, to watch the removal of a statue of former vice president and slavery advocate John C. Calhoun. Officials voted unanimously on Tuesday to remove the statue from the city’s downtown square.

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  51. Jun 10

    A statue of Christopher Columbus in Boston was beheaded. Another one in Richmond was toppled and thrown in a lake.

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  52. Jun 1

    If you find yourself in need of help, here is a collection of resources and advice designed to support your mental health. Black mental health matters: Resources and self-care tips for overwhelming times.

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  53. Jun 8

    BLACK MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS Black mental health matters - list of resources

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  54. Jun 8

    FIND MORE UNDER "Mental Health Resources" in this master doc!!! I haven't made this masterdoc, just passing the information along.

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  55. May 29

    Here's a list of journalists covering the protests.

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  56. May 30

    Follow local journalists on the ground reporting on George Floyd protests 👉 Minneapolis - 👉 Oakland / Bay Area - 👉LA - 👉Brooklyn - 👉 DC / White House

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