Statistics
Where was George Floyd killed?
Minneapolis
How many people died during the protests?
At least 19
“According to Forbes, as of June 8, 2020, at least 19 people died during the protests” (wikipedia)
What Percent of protest events involved police arrests?
5%
“Police made arrests in about 5% of protest events” (wikipedia)
What age did George Floyd die?
46
What percent of protest events were associated with property damage or vandalism?
3.7%
“3.7% of protest events were associated with property damage or vandalism” (wikipedia)
What percent of people were motivated by women's rights? (to join the protests.)
39%
"About a-third of those surveyed also reported being motivated by women’s rights (39%)"
What day was George Floyd killed?
May 25, 2020
What percent of events was held were there was injury or death towards protesters or bystanders?
1.6%
“Protesters or bystanders were injured or killed in 1.6% of events” (wikipedia)
What percent of people joined these protests due to supporting Black Lives Matter?
94%
“As expected, we find that almost everyone who participated in these protests (94%) reported Black Lives Matter as one of their reasons for joining the crowds in the streets.” (brookings)
What percent of people were motivated by LGBTQ rights? (to join the protests.)
36%
"LGBTQ rights (36%)"
Around how many countries support this Black Lives mattes protest?
Over 60 countries
“Local protests in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area quickly spread nationwide... as over 60 countries internationally in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.” (wikipedia)
What percent of people were motivated by immigration rights? (to join the protests.)
29%
"immigration rights (29%)"
Around how many cities and towns supported this Black Lives Matters protest
2,000 cities and towns
“Local protests in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area quickly spread nationwide in more than 2,000 cities and towns internationally in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.” (wikipedia)