George Floyd
George Floyd was a Black man whose murder by a police officer in Minneapolis in May 2020 ignited widespread protests and discussions about racial injustice and inequality, leading to a renewed focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across various sectors.
Born on Oct 14, 1973 (51 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 3 | 7.00 | 0.11% | +20% | 67,886,011 | 86,113 | $2,700,000 | 3,425$ |
| Uruguay | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 2,158 | $54,000 | 34$ |
| Iceland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 341,243 | 200 | $24,000 | 14$ |
| United States | 1 | 9.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 102,924 | $21,000,000 | 6,530$ |
| Peru | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 20,403 | $230,000 | 142$ |
| India | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 814,162 | $2,900,000 | 1,711$ |
| Totals | 8 | 1,815,679,866 | 1,025,960 | $26,908,000 | 11,856$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
The murder of George Floyd in late May sparked a national conversation on race and racism.
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United Kingdom:
George Floyd was a victim of police violence whose killing was racialized by the Black Lives Matter movement.
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India:
George Floyd's death catalyzed substantial protests against police misconduct and racial discrimination.
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Peru:
George Floyd's death sparked protests against racism and led to increased scrutiny of team names like the Redskins.
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Iceland:
George Floyd's murder sparked significant unrest and discussions in Washington.
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United Kingdom:
George Floyd’s murder sparked global protests against police violence and systemic racism.
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United Kingdom:
George Floyd's murder sparked a racial reckoning that influenced the push for ethnic studies in schools.
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Uruguay:
George Floyd's death has led to the annual Festival Rise & Remember in Minneapolis.
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Panama:
George Floyd's death has led to annual commemorations in Minneapolis.
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Spain:
George Floyd's death led to significant changes in museums and school curricula.
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