The killing of George Floyd: US firms take a stand
By DW
07 June 2020 |
4:12 pm
Following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25, many US companies have declared their solidarity with protesters. But how serious is their support? Sabrina Kessler reports from New York.
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