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News Articles: George Floyd

Rosa Parks Square was the site of an hour of prayer around racist violence, led by local leaders of many faiths, Sunday afternoon..

In Macon, An Hour Of Prayer Around Ending Racist Violence

As parts of Atlanta were still reeling from weekend protests of the killing of black men and women at the hands of police, other Georgia communities...

May 31, 2020
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By:
  • Grant Blankenship
Savannah Mayor Van Johnson addressed reporters Saturday evening to discourage violence and say he would attend a protest in the city's downtown on Sunday.

Savannah Mayor Will Attend Protest, Says Violence Not Tolerated

Savannah Mayor Van Johnson plans to attend a protest in the city’s downtown Sunday, he said in a press conference Saturday evening. The demonstration,...

May 31, 2020
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By:
  • Emily Jones
Protesters demonstrate on University Avenue while holding a "WE CAN'T BREATHE" sign, Thursday, May 28, 2020, in St. Paul, Minn. Protests over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody Monday, broke out for the third straight night.

Atlanta's Killer Mike: ‘It Is Your Duty Not To Burn Your Own House Down’

Atlanta-native rapper and activist Killer Mike spoke out about Friday night’s protests in the city, and urged protestors to reconsider damaging property...

May 30, 2020
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By:
  • Jade Abdul-Malik
An Atlanta Police Department vehicle burns during a demonstration against police violence, Friday, May 29, 2020 in Atlanta. The protest started peacefully earlier in the day before demonstrators clashed with police.

Atlanta Protests Turn Violent: Police Cars, Local Restaurants Damaged

Anger, sorrow and fear can be felt around America as demonstrators demand justice in the recent killings of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd and Breonna...

May 29, 2020
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By:
  • Ellen Eldridge and
  • La'Raven Taylor

Organizer Of Atlanta March Inspired By Activist Grandmother

A protest march  Friday afternoon in Atlanta follows the deaths of  Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia, Breonna Taylor in Kentucky and George Floyd in Minnesota....

May 29, 2020
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By:
  • Ellen Eldridge
Protesters demonstrate on University Avenue while holding a "WE CAN'T BREATHE" sign, Thursday, May 28, 2020, in St. Paul, Minn. Protests over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody Monday, broke out for the third straight night.

Police Across Georgia Issue Statements In The Wake of George Floyd's Death

Police around Georgia have been joining the chorus of police forces around the nation in condemning the police officers in Minneapolis, Minnesota, who...

May 29, 2020
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By:
  • Ben Abrams
In this Monday, May 25, 2020, frame from video, a Minneapolis officer kneels on the neck of a handcuffed man who was pleading that he could not breathe in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Cop Who Knelt On Handcuffed Black Man Arrested

The Minneapolis officer who was seen on video kneeling on the neck of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died in custody after pleading that he...

May 29, 2020
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By:
  • Associated Press
This image from video posted on YouTube Friday, May 29, 2020, purports to show the arrest of CNN journalist Omar Jimenez.

Who Is Omar Jimenez, The CNN Reporter Arrested While Covering Minneapolis Protests?

Omar Jimenez was documenting history when he became a part of it. He was arrested as he covered overnight, violent protests in Minneapolis. He has since...

May 29, 2020
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By:
  • La'Raven Taylor

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