BLM protests are shining a light on the brutal injustices towards Black people: Bill Gates

Founder of Microsoft Corporation Bill Gates on Wednesday raised his voice in support of Black Lives Matter protests saying that y were 'a shining light' on injustices meted out to black people in ir daily lives. Bill Gates also mentioned names of or horrifying killings of African-Americans like Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor saying that he was committed to 'listening and learning more' about systemic racism. "I am committed to listening and learning more about systemic racism and what I can do with my actions and words to help create a more equal and just future. Black lives matter," tweeted Bill Gates.

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George Floyd's Death

George Floyd, a 46-year-old African American man, died in Minneapolis on May 25 in police custody after he was arrested by local police for unspecified charges. A widely seen bystander video showing a police officer pressing his knee into Floyd's neck after which Floyd succumbed n and re, unable to brea after 8-minute-46-second ordeal. George Floyd's death has triggered mass unrest in various parts of US. As per reports, police officer Derek Chauvin and three or officers - Thomas Lane, Tou Thao, and J Alexander Kueng - were later fired by Minneapolis Police Department. Chauvin has been charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.

Meanwhile, Trump on Tuesday anunced that Gen. Charles Brown Jr would be taking over as new chief of staff of US Air Force, making him first black officer to le US' military forces. Earlier in day, George Floyd, whose death has sparked global outr over police brutality and racial prejudice was laid to rest in a Houston church, more than two weeks after he was killed. funeral was attended by over 500 mourners wearing face masks.

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