IN PHOTOS: Protests have broken out across the United States in the days since the death of George Floyd, a black man who was killed while in police custody.
George Floyd's niece Gabrielle Thompson, center, cries as she hugs another woman during a "Justice for George Floyd" event in Houston, May 30, 2020. George Floyd's niece Gabrielle Thompson, center, cries as she hugs another woman during a "Justice for George Floyd" event in Houston, May 30, 2020.
The charges against Chauvin did not quell protests around the country, however. Thein Minnesota on Thursday, and many other states followed suit into the weekend. A man confronts a National Guard member as they guard the area in the aftermath of a protest against the death in Minneapolis police custody of African-American man George Floyd, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 29, 2020. A man confronts a National Guard member as they guard the area in the aftermath of a protest against the death in Minneapolis police custody of African-American man George Floyd, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 29, 2020.For many, the demonstrations were about more than Floyd himself. In general, protesters called for an end to police brutality, especially against black people, as well as an end to racism.Protesters clash with police in Chicago, May 30, 2020, during a protest against the death of George Floyd. Protesters clash with police in Chicago, May 30, 2020, during a protest against the death of George Floyd.In cities across the country, police in riot gear clashed with protesters. In some locations, looting and property destruction broke out, although in many cases it was unclear who started those actions or how they started.States of emergency, curfews and National Guard activation have been made by officials in many states. Police officers confront protesters during a demonstration demanding justice for George Floyd, May 30, 2020, on Sixth Street in Pittsburgh. Police officers confront protesters during a demonstration demanding justice for George Floyd, May 30, 2020, on Sixth Street in Pittsburgh.Protests also emerged outside of the White House, where President Donald Trump's tweets about the protests have been controversial as he has been accused of promoting strict police and military response, including one posting flagged by Twitter, which used a
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