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The murder of George Floyd, a Black American man, by a white police officer, Derek Chauvin, during an arrest in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 25, 2020, sparked large-scale protests against systemic racism, both in the United States and elsewhere. As a result of the protests, numerous controversial forms of symbolism were either changed or removed.
In the United States, changes focused on removing and prohibiting displays of the Confederate battle flag; the flag of Mississippi was changed to remove a Confederate battle insignia.[1][2] Around the world, numerous name changes occurred in response to the protests, while in Canada, the U.S. and New Zealand several police reforms were enacted, primarily in relation to the policing of ethnic minority communities.[3][4]
Several sports teams that used mascots featuring Native Americans, both inside and outside the United States, announced plans to change them; the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations voted to shorten its name to the 'State of Rhode Island'.
In the film and television industry, numerous casting changes occurred in relation to white voice actors for non-white characters, while several films and television shows were edited, rewritten, canceled, or pulled from streaming services as a result of the protests.
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- Change reported but not yet executed
- Change pending
- Change made, then partially or fully reversed
- ^ Berman, Mike; Guarino, Ben (July 1, 2020). "Mississippi governor signs bill changing state's flag, abandoning Confederate symbol". The Washington Post. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
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- ^ As New Zealand Police Pledge To Stay Unarmed, Maori Activists Credit U.S. Protests
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