Protests erupted in Charlotte — and across America — after the May 25, 2020, killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer. Here are scenes captured by WFAE reporters from local protests starting Friday, May 29.
PHOTOS: Charlotte Protests After George Floyd Killing
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The NAACP and Kidz Fed Up march on June 3 ended up at CMPD headquarters, where speakers demanded action and voting out leaders who aren't responsive to change.
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People gathered outside CMPD headquarters in uptown Charlotte on May 30 to protest.
Nick de la Canal / WFAE
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Protesters kneel in uptown Charlotte on May 31 to observe nine minutes of silence for George Floyd.
David Boraks / WFAE
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Protesters march down East Seventh Street in Charlotte on May 31 during the It Ends Now rally in the wake of the shooting death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
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Protesters blocked traffic on Charlotte's I-277 briefly on May 30.
Jesse Steinmetz / WFAE
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Protesters gathered outside CMPD headquarters May 30 in uptown Charlotte.
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People gather in First Ward Park in uptown Charlotte on May 31 for the It Ends Now protest.
David Boraks / WFAE
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Protesters are marching around uptown Charlotte May 31, several times returning to CMPD headquarters.
Sarah Delia / WFAE
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Protesters march around uptown Charlotte on May 31.
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Protesters near Exit 2A blocked traffic on Charlotte's I-277 briefly on May 30.
Jesse Steinmetz / WFAE
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Police and protesters face off in Charlotte on May 30.
Jesse Steinmetz / WFAE
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Food Lion on Beatties Ford Road is seen May 30, the morning after nearby protests.
Nick de la Canal / WFAE
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People protest outside of a CMPD station on Beatties Ford Road on May 29.
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People protest outside of a CMPD station on Beatties Ford Road on May 29..
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People protest outside of a CMPD station on Beatties Ford Road on May 29.
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People protest outside of a CMPD station on Beatties Ford Road on May 29.
Michael Falero / WFAE
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Painter Bryn Gillette painted during the May 31 "It Ends Now" rally - to capture the spirit of the event, he said.
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A big crowd gathered at First Ward Park May 31 for the "It Ends Now" rally. Organizers said they wanted to end the silence of churches on the oppression of people of color.
David Boraks / WFAE
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On the fourth evening of protests in Charlotte on June 1, people gathered in Freedom Park.
Steve Harrison / WFAE
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Helen Redwine stood in her yard on Selwyn Ave. June 1 to show her support to demenstrators.
Steve Harrison / WFAE
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A crowd, including members of Charlotte City Council, kneel June 3 in uptown to honor George Floyd.
Claire Donnelly / WFAE
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Charlotte City Council members joined protesters to march through uptown after a community meeting June 3.
David Boraks / WFAE
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Kerr Putney on June 3 answers questions about his officers' use of tear gas during protests during protests.
David Boraks / WFAE
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Two protesters kneel June 3 in uptown Charlotte.
Claire Donnelly / WFAE
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Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles kneels with protesters June 3 in uptown.
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Protesters kneel in uptown Charlotte on June 4.
Steve Harrison / WFAE
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Demonstors learn about safe protesting June 4 at an event in Freedom Park.
Sarah Delia / WFAE
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Iamoni McClellan, right, paints the name of Emmett Till on a board remembering victims of racist violence June 5 at Freedom Park in Charlotte.
Steve Harrison / WFAE
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A group in Freedom Park on June 5 signed a banner they said would go to the family of George Floyd.
Sarah Delia / WFAE
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A group of people gathered in Freedom Park on June 5 for a 2020 People's University event ahead of protests later in uptown.
Sarah Delia / WFAE
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Protesters march from South End toward uptown on Friday, June 5.
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Protesters fly an African American flag in a march Friday, June 5.
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Marching down Stonewall Street in uptown on Friday, June 5.
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Capt. Brad Koch marches alongside protesters in uptown on Friday, June 5.
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Protesters kneel while listening to activists in Freedom Park on June 6.
Jesse Steinmetz / WFAE
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Demonstrators march through Charlotte's Cherry neighborhood, Saturday, June 6.
Jesse Steinmetz / WFAE
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During the June 6 march, Tyshawn Brothers, standing in the center of the intersection, directs the protesters, including cyclists, skaters and some scooter riders.
Jesse Steinmetz / WFAE
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People protest in uptown Charlotte on June 8.
Nick de la Canal / WFAE
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Protesters march through uptown Charlotte on June 8.
Nick de la Canal / WFAE
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Protesters called for CMPD to be defunded in a march Monday, June 8.
Nick de la Canal / WFAE
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Capt. Brad Koch stands to the side after a scuffle with protesters Monday, June 8.
Nick de la Canal / WFAE
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Glo Merriweather, with Charlotte Uprising, speaks at a protest on Monday, June 8.
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People gathered June 9 at the new Black Lives Matter mural on Tryon Street.
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People gathered June 9 at the new Black Lives Matter mural on Tryon Street.
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A crowd gathered at the Black Lives Matter mural on Tryon Street on June 9 kneels to observe a moment of silence for George Floyd.
Sarah Delia / WFAE
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Protesters gather at the Silence for the Silenced vigil in Romare Bearden Park on Wednesday, June 10.
Michael Falero / WFAE
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A memorial is set up for George Floyd at the Silence for the Silenced vigil on Wednesday, June 10.
Michael Falero / WFAE
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Protesters march on Ninth and Tryon streets on Wednesday, June 10, chanting, "Who keeps us safe? We keep us safe!"
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A group of graduates poses next to the Black Lives Matter street mural as protesters gather around and shout encouragement on Friday, June 12.
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Protesters march down Fourth Street as the Charlotte skyline rises above them on Friday, June 12.
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A group of protesters pauses at the intersection of Fourth and Tryon streets on Friday, June 12.
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