George Floyd protests in Ohio

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George Floyd protests in Ohio
Part of George Floyd protests
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Protesters in Columbus on May 28 blocked by police
DateMay 28 – September 2020
(3 months and 4 days)
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George Floyd protests in Ohio
Ohio cities with protests of 100 people or more
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Protesters in Columbus
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Protesters in Cincinnati on May 30
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Plywood covered windows on Cleveland's Halle Building which were shattered on May 30
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Columbus on June 1

Beginning on May 28, 2020, a number of cities in Ohio saw protests against the murder of George Floyd. Major cities such as Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati and Dayton had large protests, and numerous smaller cities and towns saw demonstrations as well. As a result of rioting and looting, a number of cities such as Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Cincinnati and Springfield imposed curfews of varying times. [4]

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