Know who was George Floyd, whose death caused America to burn.

Know who was George Floyd, whose death caused America to burn 

In the US, the death of black George Floyd in police custody is causing a terrible panic. Violent protests have been taking place across America since George's death, killing at least five people and arresting over four thousand more and damaging billions of dollars of property. Even President Donald Trump had to go to the bunker due to heavy protests outside the White House. George Floyd has become a symbol of justice and equality in America.

When police caught black George Floyd on May 25, he said he was having trouble breathing. He died in police custody. The video later went viral on social media across America. After this, a period of violent protests began across America.

 Know who was George Floyd

George Floyd, a 46-year-old black citizen, belonged to the African American community. He was born in North Carolina and lived in Houston, Texas. According to a BBC report, he moved to Minneapolis several years ago to find work. George worked as a security guard in a restaurant in Minneapolis and lived in the same restaurant owner's house for five years, paying rent.

He was the father of a six-year-old daughter, who lives in Houston with her mother, Roxy Washington. George was known as 'Big Floyd'. George loved the city of Minneapolis. Floyd was an athlete who excelled in football and basketball, especially in school. One of Floyd's former classmates, Donnell Cooper, said he had a calm personality.

know what was the case of the $ 20 bill

George Floyd was arrested on suspicion of using a fake bill in a shop. According to the police, George was accused of trying to shop from a shop through a fake note of $ 20 (about Rs. 1500). Subsequently, a video went viral, in which the police officer was seen kneeling George Floyd's neck for eight minutes from the knee. In the video George can be heard saying that I cannot breathe (I cant breathe). Floyd later died due to injuries.

Violent demonstrations in 140 US cities

This performance spread across America. It took violent forms in 140 cities including Washington DC, Atlanta, Phoenix, Denver and Los Angeles. According to news agency AP, President Donald Trump had to go to a bunker when hundreds of people started demonstrating outside the White House in Washington. However, officials later stated that their security was not threatened.

The fire of protest over the death of American black citizen George Floyd has reached many countries around the world including America. People are taking to the streets to protest against social discrimination against black and white people. Meanwhile, there are some people who are so insensitive that they are making fun of innocent Floyd's death.