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In photos: Minneapolis rallies for George Floyd ahead of 1st anniversary of his killing

Members of George Floyd's family and civil rights leaders led a remembrance rally and march in his honor in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Sunday — the first of three days of activities marking the first anniversary of his death.

The big picture: Crowds gathered for the event outside the courthouse where Derek Chauvin, a white former Minneapolis police officer, was last month convicted of Floyd's May 25, 2020, murder — which sparked massive protests against police brutality and racism in the U.S. and across the world.


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People marching during the remembrance event, organized by the National Action Network and members of George Floyd's family. Photo: Kerem Yucel/AFP via Getty Images
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People gather during the May 23 Minneapolis rally. The George Floyd Memorial Foundation, founded by his sister Bridgett Floyd, said in a statement it's to "demonstrate our continued call for accountability and reform, because the right to equal justice should not be conditional or based upon a person's color." Photo: Brandon Bell/Getty Images
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People listening to a speech during the May 23 Minneapolis remembrance rally. Photo: Brandon Bell/Getty Images
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Civil rights leader the Rev. Al Sharpton (L) greeting Bridgette Floyd at the rally outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis on May 23. Photo: Stephen Maturen/Getty Images
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People marching during the May 23 remembrance demonstration in Minneapolis. Sharpton told the crowd "convicting Chauvin is not enough," as he urged lawmakers to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, CBS News reports. Photo: Brandon Bell/Getty Images
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Attorney Ben Crump (C) speaking, flanked by Sharpton, the founder and President of National Action Network, and Bridgett Floyd during the May 23 remembrance event. Photo: Kerem Yucel/AFP via Getty Images
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A man reacting as pastor Carmen Means speaks to a group gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center on May 23 in Minneapolis. Photo: Stephen Maturen/Getty Images

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