Civil Unrest

The year 2020 stands as a pivotal point in the history of social justice and social activism, marked by a surge of global protests ignited by the tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and Rayshard Brooks. George Floyd: Died on May 25, 2020, in Minneapolis after a police officer knelt on his neck for over nine minutes during an arrest. The incident was captured on video, showing Floyd repeatedly saying, "I can't breathe," which sparked outrage worldwide. Activists were enraged because his death was a glaring example of excessive force and racial profiling, highlighting systemic issues within policing practices. Breonna Taylor: On March 13, 2020, Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old emergency medical technician, was fatally shot by police in her Louisville home during a botched narcotics raid. Officers executed a no-knock warrant, leading to a chaotic and deadly encounter. Her death fueled anger as she was an innocent victim, bringing attention to the flawed policies tha