2020 – Global Protests for George Floyd Continue

On June 2, 2020, global protests demanding justice for George Floyd and an end to systemic racism reached a peak. Sparked by Floyd’s murder at the hands of Minneapolis police on May 25, millions across all continents rallied under the banner of Black Lives Matter. June 2 marked the coordinated social media campaign “#BlackoutTuesday,” where individuals and organizations paused regular posts to reflect on racial injustice. While initially a gesture of solidarity from the music industry, it quickly became a cultural phenomenon with participation from across the world. Protests occurred in cities from London to Lagos, showing the global resonance of the struggle for Black lives. The day underscored a moment of collective reckoning and renewed calls for policy change, accountability, and reparative justice. June 2 now stands as a date symbolizing international Black unity and resistance.