A weekend of protests and riots erupt across the nation demanding justice for George Floyd

Protests in response to the death of George Floyd rocked the U.S. this past weekend.

Here is a collection of photos that illustrate what happened at these protests as demonstrators demanded justice and fought for change:Hundreds of protesters made their way toward Barclays Center in Brooklyn to demonstrate against police brutality.Military Police face off with protesters across from the White House on May 30, 2020 in Washington DC.Protesters confront police during clashes in Boston, Massachusetts on May 31, 2020.

Officers pursue protesters as they march around downtown on Saturday May 30, 2020 in New York City, NY.Protesters set a police vehicle on fire during a protest following the death of George Floyd outside of the CNN Center next to Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, United States on May 29, 2020.A demonstrator is arressted during a protest against police brutality and the death of George Floyd, on May 31, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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