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Five Years After Floyd: Police Killings Surge Again

5/25/2025

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As we mark five years since George Floyd's tragic death, the grim reality unfolds: police killings have surged each year, with Black individuals bearing the brunt. The Justice Department's decision to lift oversight on biased police departments raises alarms about escalating violence. Meanwhile, the Black Lives Matter movement grapples with daunting challenges amid shifting political tides and public opinion.

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As we mark five years since George Floyd's tragic death, the grim reality unfolds: police killings have surged each year, with Black individuals bearing the brunt. The Justice Department's decision to lift oversight on biased police departments raises alarms about escalating violence. Meanwhile, the Black Lives Matter movement grapples with daunting challenges amid shifting political tides and public opinion.