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While searching for information on a different incident I came across this article which might be of use, with reporting and links to the OPA's .pdf findings reports:
Cheers, ‿Ꞅtruthious 𝔹andersnatch ͡ |℡| 12:15, 31 October 2020 (UTC)
The George Floyd protests in Seattle ended at the end of July 2021; ignoring this erases the efforts of Indiginous and Black led marches that continued well into 2021, such as Dexmaamxsgism Da Libaalx Protest which finally ceased the last Saturday of July 2021. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 50.214.38.138 ( talk) 23:01, 29 May 2022 (UTC)
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Frequently asked questions Q1: Does it have to say "white" police officer?
A1: Yes, because almost all reliable sources emphasize the significance of this fact. Q2: I read some information on the web that isn't in this article!
A2: When proposing anything to be added to the article you need to cite a
reliable source;
secondary sources are generally preferred over
primary. Q3: This article is biased (for/against), or (whitewashes/blames), (Floyd/police)!
A3: See our
neutral point of view policy. Complaints of bias must be accompanied by specific concerns or suggestions for change. Vague, general statements don't help. Q4: Why is this article calling it a murder instead of a death/killing?
A4: As a person was formally convicted for murder in a court of law, the article uses the term "murder", in line with the community guidance at
WP:MURDERS. Q5: Wasn't Floyd killed near a store called Cub Foods, not Cup Foods?
A5: The store is Cup Foods, and is not affiliated with the
Cub Foods store chain. Q6: Why does the article use such a graphic photo? Isn't it in poor taste?
A6: The lead image was determined by the community in a
formal Request for Comment process. The RfC reached an "overwhelming consensus" that "...the image, despite it being traumatizing, should be kept per WP:NOTCENSORED, as it is an appropriate representation of the topic." Q7: Why was my request or comment removed?
A7: Because of the frequency of meritless and disruptive requests, any further requests to describe Floyd's murder using other terms (e.g. "death", "overdose") or to change the name of the article accordingly will be removed without consideration, unless the request complies with all relevant Wikipedia guidelines and essays, including
WP:Requested moves,
WP:Common name,
WP:Article titles,
WP:Naming conventions (violence and deaths), and
WP:Reliable sources. Anyone removing such requests should include a link to this FAQ in their edit summary. Q8: Why do we not call the protests riots?
A8: Because most reliable sources call them protests, not riots. Q9: Did he not die of a drug overdose?
A9: No, whilst fentanyl was a contributory factor, his death certificate lists his cause of death as "cardiopulmonary arrest complicating law enforcement subdual, restraint, and neck compression". |
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The following Wikimedia Commons file used on this page or its Wikidata item has been nominated for deletion:
Participate in the deletion discussion at the nomination page. — Community Tech bot ( talk) 14:06, 22 October 2020 (UTC)
While searching for information on a different incident I came across this article which might be of use, with reporting and links to the OPA's .pdf findings reports:
Cheers, ‿Ꞅtruthious 𝔹andersnatch ͡ |℡| 12:15, 31 October 2020 (UTC)
The George Floyd protests in Seattle ended at the end of July 2021; ignoring this erases the efforts of Indiginous and Black led marches that continued well into 2021, such as Dexmaamxsgism Da Libaalx Protest which finally ceased the last Saturday of July 2021. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 50.214.38.138 ( talk) 23:01, 29 May 2022 (UTC)