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On May 25, 2020, George Floyd, an African American man, was murdered by 4 police officers, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A disturbing video emerged, showing the excessive force used by the police officers. Mr. Floyd was forcefully handcuffed and pushed faced down in the street, in front of a local store. For 8minutes and 47seconds, one officer pressed his knee on Mr. George Floyd's neck, while the other three assisted in pinning his body to the ground. For the very last 3 minutes of Mr.Floyd's life, you can hear him pleading repeatedly, "I can't breathe." The officer continued pressing his knee on Mr. Flyod's neck even as paramedics arrived. Remained in a nonchalant stance with his hand in his uniform pocket. He heard the cry of Mr. Floyd pleading for his life, crying out for his mother, the officer continued forcefully pressing his knee on Mr. George Flyod's neck. Never moving from that stance. A global outcry ensued, global protests began moving hundreds of thousands to take action. In a small community in Southern, California, {Eastlake, Chula Vista}. Hundreds gathered to protest against, excessive force used by police officers, systemic racism, and all those who've lost their lives to police brutality. Gathering in agreement, chanting, "BLACK LIVES MATTER.''

"I'm a San Diego native, an African American woman, and while photographing the individuals at this protest, I was deeply moved. I returned to the US, after living in West Africa with my husband. We, like many of us, had no idea we would experience a global pandemic and simultaneously witness the largest protests in history, against police brutality and racial injustice. As black people, we are all too familiar with systemic racism, colonization, and the constant terrorizing and killings of our people. In this current moment of complete rage, I'm very proud of where I grew up, I'm very proud to be a part of this moment in history. I'm deeply moved to see young people leading this movement. Some moments you capture as a photographer, become apart of you. I know this moment is one of them." -Teanna

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