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Response to death of George Floyd, who was killed while in Minneapolis police custody

Protests erupted in cities across the U.S. following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Floyd, a black man, was killed on Monday while in police custody. His death was captured on video.

Greta McClain and two other artists paint a mural of George Floyd on the wall of Cup Foods in Minneapolis during a third day of protests following Floyd's death while in police custody, on Thursday, May 28, 2020. Floyd, 46-year-old Minneapolis resident was an early member of legendary Houston hip-hop innovator DJ Screw's crew.
Greta McClain and two other artists paint a mural of George Floyd on the wall of Cup Foods in Minneapolis during a third day of protests following Floyd's death while in police custody, on Thursday, May 28, 2020. Floyd, 46-year-old Minneapolis resident was an early member of legendary Houston hip-hop innovator DJ Screw's crew.Read moreJerry Holt / MCT
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