Here is a look ways you can help cities, including Minneapolis, that have been shaken by riots, racism and unrest.
George Floyd, a 46-year-old unarmed black man, was killed while in police custody in Minneapolis on May 25. His final moments were captured on camera, sending citizens reeling from another unnecessary death of a black man in America.
A demonstrator holds her hands up while she kneels in front of the Police in Anaheim, California, during a peaceful protest of George Floyd's killing.Protesters took to the streets peacefully -- but many demonstrations turned violent. Riots and looting left more than 30 cities across the country strewn with charred vehicles and trash. Businesses already struggling with the coronavirus pandemic suffered heavy damage and destruction.
— Zack Steffen June 4, 2020 How you can support non-profits working to bring equalityMalaysia Hammond, 19, places flowers at a memorial mural for George Floyd at the corner of Chicago Avenue and 38th Street, Sunday, May 31, 2020, in Minneapolis. Racism in the US is a public health issue, according to several medical groups. You can stand up for racial justice by supporting non-profits working to eradicate racism. 'use strict';CNN.Videx=CNN.Videx || {};CNN.Videx.mobile={};CNN.INJECTOR.
3 generations share their truth about being black in America 04:49Facing History and Ourselves equips educators to teach tolerance in classrooms through the study of history and ethical decision-making. The Let Us Breathe Fund was created in the wake of the murder of Eric Garner. The group grants money to minority non-profits to fight structural violence and racism in New York.
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