Thousands protested in downtown Jackson on June 6, 2020, to bring attention to recent violence against African Americans, in particular, the Memorial Day killing of George Floyd during an arrest in Minneapolis, Minn. All photos by Ken Gordon.

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Thousands protested in downtown Jackson on June 6, 2020, to bring attention to recent violence against African Americans, in particular, the Memorial Day killing of George Floyd during an arrest in Minneapolis, Minn. All photos by Ken Gordon.
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