Knowra George Floyd protests George Floyd protests A wave of demonstrations beginning in 2020 after Minneapolis police killed George Floyd, opposing racism and police violence and demanding accountability and reform.
George Floyd : A Black man killed by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin on May 25, 2020. His killing during an arrest sparked the protests.
Social media activism : The use of online platforms to organize, publicize, and advocate for social or political causes. Videos and posts circulated information and helped mobilize demonstrations across cities.
George Floyd Justice in Policing Act : A proposed United States federal bill addressing police misconduct, accountability, and policing practices. Congress considered this legislation amid demands for national policing reforms.
Riot : A violent public disturbance involving a group and damage, injury, or threats to public order. Some events included violence or property damage, but the wave was not reducible to riots.
Derek Chauvin : The former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd. Video of Chauvin kneeling on Floyd’s neck helped trigger public outrage.
Protest march : A public procession organized to express opposition to or support for a cause. Marches were among the most visible forms of protest during the wave.
Qualified immunity : A legal doctrine that limits officials’ liability for civil damages unless they violate clearly established rights. Calls to change this doctrine became prominent in debates over police accountability.
Civil unrest : A broad condition of public disturbance that can include protests, strikes, riots, or disorder. This wider category includes the protests and the disorder reported in some places.
Black Lives Matter : A social movement opposing anti-Black racism and violence against Black people. The protests grew from organizing and demands associated with this movement.
Civil disobedience : The deliberate, public violation of a law or rule to protest perceived injustice. Some demonstrators used sit-ins, road blockades, and other disruptive tactics.
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