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Protests Continue Across America - Citizens in 30 Cities Demonstrating

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01:10 31 May 2020


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Protests are continuing in 30 cities across America for a fifth straight day.

They were sparked following the death of George Floyd, who lost his life as he was being arrested.

The white former police officer who knelt on Mr. Floyd's neck is due in court tomorrow.

George Chauvin has been fired and charged with Mr. Floyd's murder in Minneapolis.

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Protests: Rapper Calls For Calm In Atlanta

Rapper Killer Mike has appealed for calm in Atlanta, Georgia.

Mike says he understands why people are doing it.

"For nine minutes, he died."

"Like a zebra in the clutches of a lion's jaw... and we watch it ...over and over again."

"That's why the children are burning to the ground."

"It's a responsibility of us to make this better. Right now."

Basketball star and Boston Celtics wing player Jaylen Brown has travelled to Atlanta to march.

Protests: State Governors Call In National Guard

Last night was another night of violence across the United States.

Governors in many cities have called in National Guard troops.

While President Donald Trump has claimed, without evidence, that the protests are 'professionally organised'.

Protestors were knocked to the ground by police cars in New York.

Meanwhile fires are still raging across Minneapolis.

This man explains why he broke curfew to protest:

"I want to make a change for my people because for too long this has been going on."

"Things need to change around... everywhere."

"Nothing's going to change if we keep talking or posting on social media."

Header image:  Nicole Hester/AP/Press Association Images

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