Violence down, Protests up: George Floyd movement getting stronger
George Floyd protests taking place around the world demanding justice for the black community. Protests have been criticized by some people due to looting incidents in rallies, but the violence and looting have decreased significantly in recent days. Tens of thousands of people have demonstrated, mainly peacefully, across the United States. One of the biggest protests, joined by Floyd's relatives, took place in his hometown of Houston, Texas
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