If we talk about one of the most recent protests, it is certainly the rallies that took place after the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, USA, on May 25, 2020. This event sparked a wave of anger that soon led to mass demonstrations involving millions of people.
George Floyd died after a police officer knelt on his neck for more than nine minutes during his arrest. A video of Floyd begging for help and saying he couldn’t breathe quickly went viral. Within 48 hours of his death, thousands of protesters took to the streets of American cities. Protests took place in 75 U.S. cities and more than 4,000 people were arrested, according to CNN.
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