Huge 700lb bronze George Floyd statue unveiled in New Jersey

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The town's mayor said he hoped the statue would inspire residents in the fight for racial justice.

Floyd’s death led to police reform legislation being by the US government as well as calls for increased equality for ethnic minorities in America.

The city’s mayor, Ras Baraka, said he hoped it would inspire residents in the fight for racial justice, after a wave of anti-racism demonstrations followed Floyd’s tragic death.He added: ‘Hopefully when people walk by it and they see it…hopefully it inspires them to become active in the struggles that are happening right here in Newark and right here in New Jersey.’Mr Pickney said it should serve as a reminder of the ongoing calls for racial justice across the US.

 

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A statue of a convicted violent criminal ........ How inspiring.

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