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George Floyd ‘A Modern Day Lynching that Holds A Grasp On Modern American’

Written by @FaithJayJackson
#News #GeorgeFloyd #History
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May 25th, 2021 marks the 1 year anniversary since the murder of George Floyd, but today is also the 110th anniversary of the murder of the Laura Nelson and her son, L.D. Nelson in Okemah, Oklahoma in 1911. #News #Oklahoma #History

On May 25, 2020, Minneapolis police answered the call from a convenience store reporting that George Floyd was allegedly trying to pass off a counterfeit $20 bill to purchase cigarettes.
#News #Oklahoma #History

The incident reported on a 46-year-old black man ‘demanded’ the attention from four Minneapolis officers. One of which was Derek Chauvin, who is most known as the officer that used, in his own words, “necessary” force to end the life of a father, son, and partner.
#News #Okc

Reports say that deputy sheriff George Loney was investigating stolen merchandise, and visited the Nelson home. L.D. allegedly shot Loney in the leg, thinking the deputy was reaching for his weapon, he eventually bled out and died.
#News #Oklahoma #History

The entire family was taken into custody; Laura, her husband Austin, and their teenage son L.D., and younger infant. This resulted in a angry mob of 40 men kidnapping L.D. and raping his mother.
#News #Oklahoma #History

The two were hung from a bridge over the North Canadian River, and their bodies eventually burned. Austin Nelson was convicted for larceny and sent to McAlester State Prison. The baby’s fate is unconfirmed by reports at that time.
#News #Oklahoma #History

Correction: the title is,
George Floyd ‘A Modern Day Lynching that Holds A Grasp On Modern America’

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