How Businesses Are Responding to the Death of George Floyd and the Resulting Protests

The majority of U.S. workers support the non-violent protests for racial justice that stemmed from the death of George Floyd. Already, half of businesses have addressed the protests, something most workers support. Our data shows businesses shouldn’t be afraid to address issues such as racism, diversity, and inclusion both publicly and privately.

On May 25, 2020, George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, was arrested in Minneapolis when he allegedly bought cigarettes with a counterfeit $20 bill. Police officers held him down, choking him for nearly 9 minutes until he fell unconscious and died.

The next day, nationwide protests began over how the Minneapolis Police Department handled Floyd’s arrest and the deaths of more than 1,200 African-Americans at the hands of police since 2015. Worldwide protests ensued, with an estimated 200,000 people protesting in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, June 6.

Clutch surveyed 755 workers across the U.S. and found that 62% are supportive of the non-violent protests occurring as a result of the death of George Floyd.