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Powerful and peaceful moments from the George Floyd protests

NICHOLAS KAMM
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Powerful and peaceful moments from the George Floyd protests
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WARNING: Some images in this gallery may contain profanity.

Following the death of George Floyd on May 25, protests emerged in dozens of across the U.S., and several countries around the globe. Floyd died after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for more than eight minutes as he cried out for help.

The officer, Derek Chauvin, has been arrested and charged.

Since Floyd's death, protesters have flooded the streets seeking justice for him. At times police officers and protestors have clashed.

But amid some of the violent protests, there were also people peacefully protesting against racism and police brutality. As thousands across the country chanted, "I can't breathe," and "Black lives matter," some police officers in Flint, Michigan, and showed signs of solidarity with those protesting.

Take a look at some of the powerful and peaceful moments from the protests over the past week.