History: May 26 (#2)

History: May 26 (#2)
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May 26, 2020 Protests triggered by the murder of George Floyd erupt in Minneapolis–Saint Paul, later becoming widespread across the United States and around the world.

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On May 26, in the year 2020: Protests triggered by the murder of George Floyd erupt in Minneapolis–Saint Paul, later becoming widespread across the United States and around the world. This is a list of protests and unrest in the United States related to the murder of George Floyd.

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Why May 26, 2020 matters: Protests triggered by the murder of Geor ge Floyd erupt in Minneapolis–Saint Paul, later becoming widespread across the United States and around the world. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: May 26, 2020 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution has connec ted billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: Protests triggered by the murder of George Floyd erupt in Minneapolis–Saint Paul, later becoming widespread across the United States and around the world. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_George_Floyd_protests_in_the_United_States (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)