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George Floyd Programming: Specials Mark One-Year Anniversary Of His Death

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25.05.2021 - 10:05

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It’s been one year since George Floyd’s death at the hands of police on the streets of Minneapolis — and America and the world were horrified by the cellphone video.

Cities exploded with protests that would last throughout the summer and feed a renewed national focus on justice, equality and race in general.

As we mark the solemn anniversary today, many TV networks will air programming that focuses on that terrible day and its aftermath as America continues to struggle with social justice issues.Here is a sampling of what to watch tonight and this week.

All programming is for Tuesday, May 25, unless otherwise noted.ABCThe network will air the one-hour special After Floyd: The Year that Shook America at 10 p.m.

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