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Headline: Remembering George Floyd, Five Years After His Death
Caption: Commemorations were held across the U.S. to mark five years since George Floyd was killed by police in Minneapolis, sparking global protests. In Houston, Floyd's hometown, his family gathered near his grave for a memorial service led by Rev Al Sharpton. Meanwhile, Minneapolis hosted a gospel concert and church service as part of its annual Rise and Remember Festival at George Floyd Square. Floyd's aunt, Angela Harrelson, urged the public to keep fighting for justice and reform, saying the movement must continue. Floyd was murdered in 2020 by Officer Derek Chauvin, who knelt on his neck for over nine minutes during an arrest.
Keywords: Remembering,George Floyd,Five years annniversary,Death,Police,Killed,Black Lives Matter,Black,Global protests,Minneapolis,Memorial,Service,Rev Al Sharpton,Derek Chauvin,Arrest,current affairs & politics
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