Democrats kneel in moment of silence for George Floyd

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Democrats kneel in moment of silence for George Floyd The lawmakers knelt for nearly nine minutes, the length of time Derek Chauvin knelt on Floyd's neck.

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Early American policing - runaway slave patrols From slave patrols to enabling lynchings, we look at the history of police violence in black America.

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The man behind the protest plea that moved America In a viral speech, Curtis Hayes implored two generations of demonstrator to "find a better way".

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The man who sheltered 80 US protesters Hundreds of people found themselves trapped by police - until Rahul Dubey flung open his doors.

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The US's history with police brutality The BBC's Clive Myrie looks at the toxic combination of racism and inadequate police training.

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'This is why we are protesting' From police brutality to systemic racism, US protesters explain why they have taken to the streets.

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