George Floyd’s death has caused an outrage. The African American man died on May 26 after being immobilized by a white police officer in Minneapolis, MN.
A video and many images of Floyd’s last minutes of life went viral after his death and you can see how the police officer places his knee on Floyd’s neck while the 46-year-old man begs to be freed to breathe.
According to NBC News, the four officers who appear on the scene with Floyd have been fired and the facts continue to be investigated by the FBI.
The following day after Floyd’s death, different manifestations began to ask for justice for George. Even many celebrities joined and spoke out publicly to show their support for Floyd and his family.
“This is not okay,” Demi Lovato wrote on Instagram. And it will not stop until everyone does their part. Especially white people. I said it recently and I’ll say it again, do not let your discomfort surrounding social issues prevent you from speaking up for those IN DANGER. And reality is, until this STOPS COMPLETELY - THE BLACK COMMUNITY WILL CONTINUE TO LIVE IN DANGER. DO YOUR PART. THIS INVOLVES YOU TOO. #GeorgeFloyd, I hope you RIP because it isn’t fair so many didn’t do their part to ensure you lived in peace.”
“Why?!!!!!!! My heart hurts every time I read the news! When will this stop??,” Eva Longoria Baston wrote on her Instagram post. “Please help our country regain its humanity! We are all humans who deserve to be protected. Not killed. Please don’t write any stupid comments. If you are not outraged by this, then unfollow me. #DontLookAway
#Repost @therealdebramessing
I can’t get this image out of my head! I can’t stay quiet either," wrote the Puerto Rican singer. Everyday innocent people are dying because the color of their skin. This man was murdered. His life mattered. Rest In Peace #GeorgeFloyd
ROSELYN SANCHEZ:
“So f*****g over it... when is this insanity and absurdity going to stop,” Roselyn Sanchez expressed on Instagram. “We live in such a racist and abusive country...
YA BASTA DE ESTA MIERDA Y TANTO ABUSO...
Don’t be writing stupid comments. If you don’t have the decency to be outraged by this, and feel the urge to scream, please unfollow me... gracias.
#yesimmad #overit #hartadelracismorampante #americawakeup
“This criminal act has to be condemned!!," wrote the rapper. "I ask the entire Latin American community in the United States to please mobilize until the murderous police officer Derek Chauvin is in prison. via @shaunking,” Residente wrote.