A weekend of protest and mourning: George Floyd’s death spurs demonstrations in Texas cities

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English - June 01, 2020 12:20 - 2 minutes - 2.54 MB - ★★★★★ - 103 ratings
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Floyd, who was raised in Houston's Third Ward, was killed in Minneapolis by police. Officer Derek Chauvin has been fired, and charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter. Rallies and protests are happening all over the nation, including in several Texas cities.