[368], A week into the protests, The Washington Post stated that the current situation suggests that the status quo was undergoing a shock, with the article stating "the past days have suggested that something is changing. [268], According to the U.S. Press Freedom Tracker, at least 100 journalists have been arrested while covering the protests, while 114 have been physically attacked by police officers. [257][258] A project by ProPublica compiled 68 videos during the George Floyd protests of police officers who used what appeared to researchers to be excessive levels of force. 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. (Read more about our partnership with Facebook.). [215][216], At least 200 cities in the U.S. had imposed curfews by early June, while more than 30 states and Washington, D.C., activated over 96,000 National Guard and State Guard service members. 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By comparison, there are 197 million white Americans in the U.S. For every 1 million, 13 are killed by the police. Opinion Antifa Far-right Donald Trump. Nothing counted more clearly and powerfully than those . [76][77], Although the police report stated that medical services were requested prior to the time Floyd was placed in handcuffs,[78] according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Emergency Medical Services arrived at the scene six minutes after getting the call. ", "Antifa, Boogaloo boys, white nationalists: Which extremists showed up to the US Black Lives Matter protests? [406][407] BLM activist Shaun King tweeted that statues, murals, and stained glass windows depicting a white Jesus should be removed. You can subscribe to our print edition, ad-free app or electronic newspaper replica here. There are scattered news reports that dont entirely back up each part of the claim, and we found no official figures. [207] The murder conviction of Chauvin was celebrated by activists in many countries and several of them expressed their desire for further progress on racial justice and police accountability issues. The aftermath of the Black Lives Matter protests where do they stand now? Tiananmen Square (1989) The Baltic Way (1989) People's Protest (1986) Earth Day (1970) France in May (1968) The Salt March (1930) Additional resources. Horton's son said he was a "loving, caring, god fearing man who leaves behind seven amazing children …". [468] The episode, which included racial slurs about the West Indies cricket team, now features a disclaimer at the beginning warning of "offensive content and language". In the first month of BLM protests, shootings nearly doubled from 31 in 2019 to 61. . The post was flagged as part of Facebooks efforts to combat false news and misinformation on its News Feed. a false claim about a communications blackout during protests in Washington, D.C. 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What Happens Now? [33] On May 29, Trump tweeted "when the looting starts, the shooting starts", which Twitter marked as "glorifying violence". Mom who lost both sons to fentanyl blasts laughing Biden, Missing hiker buried under snow forces arm out to wave to helicopter, Pavement where disabled woman gestured at cyclist before fatal crash, Isabel Oakeshott receives 'menacing' message from Matt Hancock, Pro-Ukrainian drone lands on Russian spy planes exposing location, 'Buster is next!' . [461], In the media industry, the protests have spurred scrutiny for cop shows and led to the cancellation of popular television shows referred to by critics as copaganda. [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. 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[3] In Minneapolis, destruction of property began on May 26, 2020, with . [21] Protests quickly spread nationwide and to over 2,000 cities and towns in over 60 countries in support of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement. The owner of the shop has been arrested and police are investigating whether the incident was related to protests since the shop was damaged that night. Kelly's aunt said she was the"bright, bubbly big personality in the room.. [356] While the photograph did not depict the building at the time of the protests, Deputy White House Press Secretary Hogan Gidley confirmed that the lights "go out at about 11 p.m. almost every night". As the New York Times reported July 3, four recent polls "suggest that about 15 million to 26 million people in the United States have participated in demonstrations over the death of George Floyd and others in recent weeks. The global impact of George Floyd: How Black Lives Matter protests [438] President Trump cited this provision in his veto of the NDAA,[439] resulting in the only veto override of his presidency. His wife saidhe was "everything for us." [180], People in many cities in the United States reacted to Chauvin's murder conviction on April 20, 2021, with largely peaceful demonstrations. Whats more, news coverage of the protests have also included numerous reports that identify law enforcement officers as causing injury to civilians. Dorian Murrell: Murrell, an 18-year-old Black man, was fatally shot on May 31 following a night of protests in Indianapolis. In 2020, the Black Lives Matter movement shook the world George Floyd Riots Caused Record-Setting $2 Billion in Damage, New USA TODAY reached out to Wright and The Right View of the United Statesfor comment. The criminal trial was scheduled to begin on June 13, 2022. Only 3.7% of the events involved property damage or vandalism, according to the analysis. [183] At nearly a year after Floyd's death, civil rights activists continued to call for passage of the federal George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. Based on our research, we rate PARTLY FALSE the claim that Black Lives Matter protesters caused $2 billion worth of damage and faced no consequences. Marvin Francois:Francois, a 50-year-old Black man, was shot and killedon May 31 a few blocks away from a protest in Kansas Citywhenthree men tried to steal his jeep. [435][436], A week-long tour began July 28 in which a hologram of Floyd was projected on a monument to be removed, thereby "replacing" the monument with Floyd. [256] The police responded that such tactics are necessary to prevent vandalism and arson, and that police officers themselves have been assaulted with thrown rocks and water bottles. Steven Carrillo has been arrested and charged with first-degree murderand authorities say he has ties to a far-right, anti-government movement. Chris Beaty:Beaty, a 38-year-old Black man was fatally shot on May 30 after an eruption of violence at an Indianapolis protest. 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[7][8] The civil unrest and protests began as part of international reactions to the murder of George Floyd, a 46-year-old African American man who was murdered during an arrest after Derek Chauvin, a Minneapolis Police Department officer, knelt on Floyd's neck for 9 minutes and 29 seconds[9] as three other officers looked on and prevented passers-by from intervening. ", in reference to the looming trials of officers of the other three officers who participated in Floyd's arrest and subsequent murder. ", "White America is reckoning with racism. [329] In some cases, these displays of solidarity, such as police kneeling, have been recognized as occurring moments before police teargassed crowds or inflicted violence on them. [490] The demonstrations thus sparked debate among commentators, political leaders, and health experts over coronavirus restrictions on gatherings. Black Lives Matter Protesters Are Still Facing Felony Charges More than . ", and chanted, "One down! [312][313] In August 2020, the occupied protests at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis was the subject of a multi-part PBS News Hour series, "George Floyd Square: The epicenter of a protest movement that's swept the world"[314] and in December 2020, it was the subject of a monthlong series by Minnesota Public Radio, "Making George Floyd's Square: Meet the people transforming 38th and Chicago". [5][106] Private insurance covered less than half of the estimated damages, which had a disproportionate effect on small business owners, many of who were immigrants and people of color. [213] On May 25, 2021, protesters took the streets in Germany[214] and demonstrators took a knee in and raised their fists at rallies in Glasgow, London, and Edinburgh. [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. [16] Chauvin and the other three officers involved were later arrested. [382][383] Curfews instated by local governments in response to both the pandemic and protests have also "restricted access to the downtown [areas]" to essential workers, lowering economic output. 14 Days Of Protests, 19 Dead - Forbes At the last Democratic presidential debate hosted by MSNBC and The Washington Post, moderator Kristen Welker asked the candidates . [395][396][397], Scrutiny of, discussion of removal, and removal of civic symbols or names relating to the Confederate States of America (frequently associated with segregation and the Jim Crow era in the United States) has regained steam as protests have continued. Here's how the George Floyd movement compares", "A better Lake Street? In 2015 the death of Freddie Gray in Baltimore police custody resulted in riots in the city and nationwide protests as part of the Black Lives Matter movement. Authorities allege Carrillo and an accomplice used the protestas cover for the killing. Terrence Floyd also rallied voters in New York City on the November 3, 2020, Election Day. Photos: Demonstrators clash with police as they protest death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. James Scurlock, 22, Nebraska: A violent encounter with a white bar owner, Jake Gardner, during a protest in Omaha on May 30 led to the death of 22-year-old Scurlock, who is black.