George Floyd's death has stirred protests across the US states. Floyd was killed by a policeman as he exerted pressure on his neck publicly in America. The whole incident was captured on camera which was followed by outrage among people. The residents of United States came out on the streets showing placards and raising their voice against the death of African-American man.


A matter of relief is that the lootings have stopped since the deployment of national guards. Protests are not violent, rather people are staging peaceful demonstrations. On Wednesday evening, thousand of citizens joined together to sing Bill Withers’ hit melody “Lean on Me” outside the White House.


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Described as 'surreal' and 'remarkable' sight, several videos from last evening are making rounds on social media showing thousands of people holding their cellphones in the air ― with the flashlights illuminated ― for the stirring rendition.











Forty-six-year-old George Perry Floyd was arrested on May 25 after a store employee called the police about counterfeit dollar bills. The report came soon after Floyd purchased a pack of cigarettes from a store where he was a regular customer. Despite his compliance with the police at the time of arrest, Floyd was killed by a white police officer who knelt on his neck despite his repeated appeals that he cannot breathe.


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Developments so far in the case suggest that all four police officers involved in the death of George Floyd have been now been fired from the department. Former policeman Derek Chauvin who had pressed his knee on Floyd’s neck has been charged with murder charges.


Meanwhile, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on Wednesday called on the US administration to condemn racism unequivocally and truly address inequalities.