Amazon Best Sellers In Women’s Clothing June 2020

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Summer 2020

For Canadians and everyone else in the Northern Hemisphere, Summer 2020 began on Saturday, June 20, 2020. Many people will embrace the warmer weather by enjoying the outdoors more, and doing plenty of other activities. With this in mind, it made me curious: which fashion related items are selling the most for women during this time? For this write-up, I will be taking a look at the bestsellers, what customers said about them, and offer my additional commentary.

Also, do bare in mind that because the bestsellers list does change rather frequently, even so much within an hour, this is not a Top 10 list. The order is random. For men, see this write-up instead.

SOJOS Small Square Polarized Sunglasses for Men and Women Polygon Mirrored Lens SJ1072

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Not so surprisingly, sunglasses take a high position for Women’s Fashion. What is interesting, is that this product is not exclusively for women, but is actually unisex.

Specifications

  • Metal frame
  • Mirrored lens
  • Polarized
  • Lens width: 51 millimetres
  • Bridge: 20 millimetres
  • Arm: 147 millimetres
  • UV400 Protection For Your Eyes – SojoS’s anti-reflective sunglasses with HD polarized lenses can filter out sunlight reflected glare, and protect your eyes from longterm damage by blocking 100% of harmful UVA and UVB rays.
  • Ultra-light and Ultra-thin frame – The SojoS retro square sunglasses are made of ultra-thin metal materials, resulting in a super light, yet strong frame. These sunglasses weigh only 40 grams, so you will feel very comfortable with no pressure on your nose
  • Perfect Allrounder – These SojoS sunglasses are the perfect choice for outdoor sports and activities such as taking selfies, shopping, driving, walking, or traveling. They are suitable as a high fashion accessory and daily wear all year round.

Colour Variants

What Reviewers Say

Most of the satisfied customers say that they love the looks, and price point of these sunglasses. Some also pointed out that the lightweight makes them comfortable, adding credibility to the product’s description.

On the negative end of the spectrum, the overwhelming majority of customers that had a negative experience have two things in common: too small, cheap quality.

Overall, 65% of shoppers gave the Small SOJOS Sunglasses a 5 star rating, while 14% gave it a 4 star, making the product very good for the most part.

Millennium Creek’s Words

I do not own a pair of these sunglasses, nor do I personally plan on purchasing them. Their small, compact size would result in sinus discomfort on my face. Nevertheless, I do think they look stylish, and would not have a problem recommending you buying them. For women who are indecisive about which colour to get, I say you go with either C4 Gold Frame/Blue Mirrored Lens or C2 Gold Frame/Pink Mirrored Lens.

Hanes Women’s Cozy Seamless Wire-Free Bra

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I do not wear brassières, so I do not intricately understand the importance of a good brassière. However, using commonsense, I do know that anything that is too tight, made of rough material, or is painful, is obviously something that nobody would want to wear. These brassières tout themselves as being cozy, and wire-free. They are a top seller in Women’s Everyday Brassières. Are they really that good? They reviews say so.

Specifications

  • 91% Nylon, 9% Spandex
  • Pull-On closure
  • Hand Wash
  • 2.5cm high
  • 20.3cm wide
  • Pullover bra with wide straps and elasticized band

Colour Variants

What Reviewers Say

Most of the positive reviewers unsurprisingly praise the Hanes brassières for being comfortable, affordable, and not painful.

On the negative end of the spectrum, unhappy reviewers complained about the sizing being off, and that their brassières did not fit, when they expected it to.

Out of 4,547 customer ratings, 52% rated it 5 stars, while 16% rated it 4 stars. So while some of the reviews make it look as though the sizing is horribly inaccurate, most women seem happy with their purchase.

Millennium Creek’s Words

I think they look alright. Nothing dazzling, but not extremely cheap-looking either.

BETTE BOUTIK Women’s Tank Tops

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Why am I not surprised that this tank top sells rather fast? It is summertime and people want something lightweight and stylish.

Specifications

  • Pull-on closure
  • Lightweight, relaxed and comfortable to wear
  • Feature: lovely V-neck, sleeveless, lace strappy trim, loose fit, racerback, striped color design
  • Pair with variety of jeans, skirts, and leggings for a look that is easy to love all season long
  • This lovely tank top is perfect for casual, party, beach, club, and summer wear
  • Package Content: 1 x Women Tank Tops

Colour Variants

What Reviewers Say

Despite being listed as a Best Seller in Women’s Plus Tanks & Camisonly 5 people have bothered to leave a review for this tank top. All of which are 5 stars ratings. People noted it being nice and soft, and say it is cute.

Millennium Creek’s Words

I love the nature theme of 1-Green and the sky-inspired colour of 3-Blue.

Hanes Women’s X-Temp V-Neck Tee

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Another product from Hanes? Seems like people must really like the value they offer for their prices.

Specifications

Notice: specifications may vary slightly with colours.

  • 60% Cotton, 40% Polyester
  • X-Temp closure
  • Machine wash
  • 2.5cm high
  • 20.3 wide
  • X-temp technology offers dynamic moisture control that adapts to body temperature
  • Performance fabric with the hand of cotton
  • Flattering V-neck silhouette

Colour Variants

What Reviewers Say

The happy reviewers love the Hanes V-neck shirt for its great quality, fitting their bodies well, and of course the affordable price tag.

On the negative end of the spectrum, unhappy reviewers said the material was cheap, too short, too small, colours were inaccurate, or that it lacks shape.

Out of 1,886+ customer ratings, Hanes V-neck shirts 55% rated it 5 stars, 19% rated it 4 stars. Based from this, most women are happy with their shirts.

Millennium Creek’s Words

While people have their opinions, I must say that it does seem strange to say that it lacks shape. I can clearly see the models’ shapes from the photos. Sure, it does not show it as much as something tighter would, but why would anyone expect that from a product like this? It is not intended to be a showy outfit. Now, what do I personally think of it? Nothing glamorous, but still reasonably good-looking. Perfect if you want something that is low key and comfortable.

TIJN Blue Light Blocking Glasses

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The full name for this product is a quirky “TIJN Blue Light Blocking Glasses Square Nerd Eyeglasses Frame Computer Game Glasses” Definitely an excessive mouthful. Despite the strange name, it is proudly boasting that bestseller badge in Women’s Prescription Eyewear Frames.

Specifications

  • Plastic frame
  • Composite lens
  • non-polarized
  • Lens width: 53 millimetres
  • Bridge: 18 millimetres
  • Arm: 140 millimetres
  • Blue light blocking lens can prevent blue light from irritating the eyes. Suitable for use when watching television or on the computer

Colour Variants

What Reviewers Say

“lightweight, cute, not flimsy, excellent quality, loved it so much that I might buy all/more colours, no more headaches, these actually work” These are quotations of some of the things frequently mentioned by people that purchased these glasses.  In fact, people seem to be so proud of their purchase, that a number of them even uploaded images of themselves wearing it in the reviews. Is it all positive though?

On the negative end of the spectrum, people said they were reflective, blurry, easily scratched and damaged, fits poorly, or did not work as intended.

Out of 12,102+ customer ratings, 60% rated 5 stars, 17% rated 4 stars, 9% rated 3 stars, 6% 2 stars, and 8% 1 star.

Millennium Creek’s Words

One of the reviewers mentioned something extremely important:

“This was a waste of money. I still got headaches from the screen and I felt like the glasses made it worse. I felt that if i continued to use them, I would become dependent on them. I also don’t need glasses in the first place so I felt like it made my vision worse. They’re also kind of ill fitting and definitely not worth $25.” – Mallory Thompson

Therefore, when it comes onto products like this always consult a health professional before using them. This may seem like common sense, but sometimes — oftentimes, sheer popularity of a product drives people to buy it, without taking the proper precautions first.

OMSJ Women Shirts Sleeveless Summer Tunic Loose Fit Tank Tops

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Similarly to the Bette Boutik Tank Top, the OMSJ Tank Top is also on the bestsellers list in in Women’s Tank Tops & Camis. Which of the two should you buy? Depends on which you think has the better colours or prints.

Specifications

  • 95% Cotton, 5% Spandex
  • Elastic closure
  • Line dry
  • Cute, comfortable, and casual
  • Made of high quality cotton, durable enough for daily wearing
  • Great for leisure, vacation, beach, at home, or a barbecue
  • Hand wash cold, hang or line dry
  • Package: 1 X Women Sleeveless Tee

Colour Variants

What Reviewers Say

Satisfied customers frequently noted the high quality, comfort, and bold colours of the tank top.

On the negative end of the spectrum, people said their tank top arrived not as expected in the pictures, shrunk more than expected after a wash, or that is simply did not fit them properly.

Out of 304 customer ratings, 48% rate 5 stars, 21% rate 4 stars, 11% rate 3 stars, 6% rate 2 stars, and 14% rate 1 star. Based on this, most women are satisfied with this 8.

Millennium Creek’s Words

It clearly mentions that it is on the looser side, and a deeper dig into the description also mentions the cotton used is a thick, high quality cotton. This is not say that it is super heavy, but as one of the customers noted, this would make it unfit for very hot weather. The 964Light Blue variant looks wonderful.

Zilcremo Women Casual Dress Tie Dye/Floral Short Sleeve Summer Loose Maxi Dresses with Pockets

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It is long, but not so long that tripping is something you will constantly be worried about. It is also stylish, loose, and has pockets for practicality.

Specifications

  • 【Tie Dye/Solid Print】95% Cotton,5% Polyester. 【Floral Print】50% Cotton, 50% Spandex. Breathable, stretchy, and soft.
  • 【Features】Short sleeve, V-neck, tie dye print and floral print, split on both sides, loose fit, casual style long dress.
  • 【Model Size】Height: 175cm, Bust:87cm, Waist:61cm, Hip:91cm, Wears Small.
  • 【Occasion】Beach, daily wear, home, outdoors ,holidays, vacation, house dress, or casual occasions.
  • 【Washing Tips】Hand wash/washing machine/cold water/do not bleach.

Colour Variants

What Reviewers Say

Most people that loved the dress said that it is pretty, fits them well, and some also pointed out the use for the pockets. Quality and softness were also attributes mentioned.

On the negative end of the spectrum, people complained about the dress’s material being too cheap or thin, that it did not fit them properly, or that the colours they received were off.

Out of 180+ customer ratings, 55% rated 5 stars, 14% rated 4 stars, 15% rated 3 stars, 6% rated 2 stars, 11% rated 1 star.

Millennium Creek’s Words

Given the dress’s low price point, and fact that it is not a major brand name, it is fair to not expect it to be the most dazzling dress around. With “Maxi” being in the name, I can see why some people were put off by the fact that it is not long enough. Then again, you can very clearly see in the pictures that while it is a long dress, it is not intended to flow on the ground. For that reason, perhaps Zilcremo would be better off just calling it a long dress, as opposed to a Maxi one.

VICSPORT Women Sun Hat Wide Brim Bucket Mesh Boonie Cap Outdoor Fishing Hats UV Protection

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It is not surprising that a wide-brimmed hat like this makes it onto this list. The mesh allows for breathability, while the brims helps keep the ultraviolet rays off of your face. Why is this one particularly a bestseller? You will find out once you get to “What Reviewers Say”.

Specifications

  • Buckle closure
  • Sun hat circumference: 53-58cm, Hat Height: 11cm. Adjustable elastic buckle at the back of the fishing hat to adjust the head size.
  • UPF 50+ high quality summer sun protection wide brim cap
  • Breathable
  • The sun protection cap features an internal sweatband, double mesh and ponytail hole. The buttons on the side can be used to convert it into a cowgirl hat
  • Lightweight, foldable, and easy to carry
  • Great for fishing, hiking, beach, swimming pool, camping, hunting, tourism, gardening or any outdoor activities.

Colour Variants

What Reviewers Say

This is one of those products that customers loved enough for some to even leave photographs. Customers love that it fits their head, offers great flexibility, and most importantly protects them from excessive sunlight.

On the negative end of the spectrum, people said that theirs arrived with a broken string, or that it did not fit their head.

Thankfully, the negative reviews for this hat are very few. Out of 427+ customer ratings, 73% left a 5 star rating, 14% left a 4 star rating, 5% left a 3 star rating, 2% left a 2 star rating, and 5% left a 1 star rating.

Millennium Creek’s Words

I would have thought that a straw hat or fedora of the sort would have been ranked higher within bestsellers. Given this hat’s convertible nature and choice of materials, I can see why this it ranks higher than others.

Puma Women’s Non Terry No Show Low Cut Athletic Sport Sock

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Wearing athletic or low top shoes? Then these are a must-have. And with Puma being an internationally recognized performance brand, it should not come as a surprise that these socks are on the Women’s Athletic Socks Bestsellers list.

Specifications

  • 80% Rayon, 15% Polyester, 5% Spandex
  • Machine Wash
  • 1.77cm high
  • 35.56cm wide*
  • Puma cat logo at forefoot, Puma form strip at sides
  • Lifestyle sock

* Even though the specifications word it as “wide” they mean length. I have never seen any socks 35cm wide. Not even Shaquille wears anything remotely near that wide.

Colour Variants

What Reviewers Say

The overwhelming majority of customers rated these socks 4 stars or higher. Comments frequently said things like “I love them,” “they fit great,” “comfortable,” and “breathable”.

On the negative end of the spectrum, people said that they were too tight, arrived with a sock(s) missing, arrived torn, or were disappointed with something.

Out of 1,371+ customer ratings, 79% rated 5 stars, 12% rated 4 stars, 5% rated 3 stars, 1% rated 2 stars, 2% rated 1 star.

Millennium Creek’s Words

The size of these socks is listed as US  9 – 11. People that found them too tight, may not have taken this into consideration. As for the looks, it is what you would expect from performance socks: low cut, mesh atop, and the brand stamped somewhere on it. I recommend getting the Grey/White/Black variant.

PUMA Womens Tazon 6 WN’s Fm Cross-Trainer Shoe

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Looking for something on the Best Sellers For Women’s Outdoor Multisport Shoes? Even if you do not care about a particular product being on that list, you would be hard pressed to find someone who has never heard of Puma. As mentioned for the socks above, Puma is an internationally recognized performance brand. Never tried their shoes before? Now is a good time to try them out.

Specifications

  • 100% Synthetic Leather
  • Rubber sole
  • Synthetic leather
  • Breathable EcoOrthoLite sockliner for optimum fit and comfort
  • Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) shank for increased stability

Colour Variants

What Reviewers Say

“Great,” “Comfortable,” “Gave my feet the support they needed” “Love the colours” “Stylish,” “Cute,” and more.” These are the things I saw frequently mentioned when I took a look at the customer reviews.

On the negative end of the spectrum, which is thankfully very small for these shoes, people said they were tight, it made their feet stink, or that the shoes were too heavy for them.

Out of 3,921 customer ratings, 83% rated 5 stars, 9% rated 4 stars, 5% rated 3 stars, 0% rated 2 stars, and 2% rated 1 stars. This is daylight clear that close to 100% of women were highly satisfied with their Puma Tazons.

Millennium Creek’s Words

Over the years, I have mainly worn Reebok, Timberland, and Nike. The last time I wore Pumas was when I was a child. Seeing these, their reviews, and the fact there has been a lot of sales for Summer 2020, makes me very curious about trying something from Puma for the first time in 15+ years. Certainly not the ladies’ Tazon, but something that would suit me. What do I think of the ladies’ Tazon? I would say that you buy the Purple/White/Silver variant. But if you like black, there is no harm in going for that either.

Urban CoCo Women’s Basic Flared Casual Mini Skate Skirt Versatile Stretchy

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Urban CoCo is one of those brands that sounds familiar. At the same time, I never actually knew what it was until I stumbled upon it while writing this. What have I learned about it? A lot of their products are bestsellers.

Specifications

  • 95% polyester +5% spandex
  • Stretchy fabric for comfortable fit
  • 100% Brand New / Without any accessories
  • Occasion: casual outings, school, office, dates, and parties any occasion is perfect
  • Asian size is usually smaller than western size, so make sure you have checked the following size information before purchase.*
  • Please note that due to limitations in photography and the inevitable differences in monitor settings, the colors shown in the photography may not correspond 100% to those in the items themselves.

*Despite what is said in the specifications, 73% of customers say this fits true to size. As always, read the comments and answered questions if you are not sure.

Colour Variants

This skirt comes in both a long variant and a mini variant.

Long version

Mini Version

What Reviewers Say

On the positive part of the spectrum:

  • “So cute”
  • “Pleased with purchase!”
  • “Great skirts”
  • “Absolutely adorable”
  • “My favourite skirt!!”
  • “Very happy with this skirt, bought 3 more colors”
  • “True to size, stretchy, and comfortable !”

As you can see from these quotes, customers think it is really cute. Many even bought it in more colours.

On the negative end of the spectrum people complained that they received the wrong colour, wrong size, or that they found the quality too cheap.

Out of 8,553 customer ratings, 65% rated 5 stars, 19% rated 4 stars, 9% rated 3 stars, 3% rated 2 stars, and 4% rated 1 star.

Millennium Creek’s Words

It is stretchy, inexpensive, and comes in tons colours, so I can see why most of the customers felt the urge to drop a comment on what they like about it. Sometimes, you have products that sell well, but nobody bothers to really comment much. Not the case with the Urban CoCo Skirt.

United States Of America?

Are you an American woman that read this write-up out of curiosity? Perhaps you were hoping that I would do an American version to this? While I do not have plans to do an extensive write-up for the United States audience, I did decide to create a list of 10 bestsellers, no particular order or ranking, for Americans.

  1. VIFUUR Water Sports Shoes Barefoot Quick-Dry Aqua Yoga Socks Slip-on for Men Women Kids
  2. Amazon Brand – Daily Ritual Women’s Jersey Ballet-Back T-Shirt Dress
  3. Crocs Classic Clog | Water Comfortable Slip on Shoes
  4. MIHOLL Women’s Short Sleeve V-Neck Shirts Loose Casual Tee T-Shirt
  5. NIASHOT Women’s Short Sleeve V-Neck Loose Casual Tee T-Shirt Tops
  6. NEXT LEVEL APPAREL Racerback Tank (N1533)
  7. Hanes Women’s Nano T-Shirt
  8. GRECERELLE Women’s Casual Loose Pocket Long Dress Short Sleeve Split Maxi Dresses
  9. New Balance Women’s Fresh Foam Roav V1 Sneaker
  10. FURTALK Womens Beach Sun Straw Hat UV UPF50 Travel Foldable Brim Summer UV Hat

Double Trouble: Racism And COVID-19

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Dramatic Start

Depending on where people live, the first month of the year for many may have started off with wildfires, snowstorms, or other unpleasant elements from nature. COVID-19 is an on-going problem. It may have died down significantly in some regions at this time, but is still spreading in others. Brazil (and Latin America in general), Russia, and India are notable examples of countries where cases are not dwindling yet.

Vaccine Unknown

Officials still cannot determine when there will be a proven vaccine available for it, due COVID-19’s complicated unknown nature. While experimental vaccines have opened in some health centres across the world, their long-term effect is far from proven. Vaccine development is a long, complex process, usually lasting 10-15 years. It involves a combination of public and private involvement. The mumps vaccine took four years. This is widely considered the quickest vaccine approval in the history of infectious disease. Others such as the human immunodeficiency virus are still a work in progress, despite being decades old.

COVID-19 Stressors

COVID-19 has caused many to temporarily or even permanently lose their jobs, forced isolation, sickness, death, overworked hours for some fields, panic buying, rationing, and shortage of products.

Job Losses

Far too many companies do not offer remote working, even when it was possible the whole time. As a result, millions of companies had to temporarily layoff their employees until when restrictions lifted. Unfortunately for some businesses, the profits lost during their down time were so large, that it ultimately led to them terminating the business. The governments in a number of countries such as Canada and the United States, did offer temporary supplementary income to help buffer these losses for unemployed workers.

Forced Isolation

For some people, isolation is simply too much, especially when it is prolonged. As a result of prolonged restrictions, cases of domestic abuse have been a concern.

Sickness And Death

At the very moment this sentence was typed, there has been 6,799,713 cases, and 397,388 deaths from COVID-19. Without a doubt, many people have grieved. Some still may be struggling with their losses. The rapid deaths that occurred in hotspot countries has put a strain on the cemetery systems in those places. Making matters worse, people did not have the opportunity to have a funeral or say final words for their lost ones.

Panic Buying And Rationing

During the earlier months of 2020, panic buying was an international problem. It was to the point that items such as masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer were extremely difficult — even impossible at times to find in stock. Some food products such as baking ingredients were also highly hoarded products. One of the most notably hoarded items was toilet paper. Toilet paper was so outrageously hoarded, that it and hand sanitizer may have very well been the reason why stores had to resort to rationing the supplies of high-demand products.

Overworked

While some people were stressed over the loss of their jobs, others were at the opposite end of the spectrum by being overworked. This was, and still is true for essential workers including medical professionals, retail workers of food or certain department stores, construction and utility workers, warehouse workers, and others.

Not Surprising

Life during a pandemic is unsurprisingly stressful. However, for some people life has been unnecessarily more stressful due to racist treatment. Worse, racism has seen a spike across the world towards Asians, especially those that are/or resemble Chinese. Even within Asia itself, people have resorted to physical or verbal racist actions towards Chinese.

Canadian Cases

Cases have been unfortunately reported across the country, mostly in British Columbia, and Ontario. A few of these cases will be examined.

Theresa Tam

Conservative Member Of Parliament and party leadership candidate, Derek Sloan, has come under fire from his own caucus colleagues over an attack in April on Canada’s chief public health officer, Theresa Tam. His following words on Twitter:

“Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, has failed Canadians.

Dr. Tam must go! Canada must remain sovereign over decisions. The UN, the WHO, and Chinese Communist propaganda must never again have a say over Canada’s public health!”

Tam is Asian, specifically Hong Kongese. For this reason, it is easy to see why his words were widely criticized as racist and xenophobic. Sloan did not apologize, and instead went on to explain that his concern is the validity of Tam’s advice and track record.

Elderly Asian Man Shoved

On March 13, 2020, the in-store surveillance video captured at a convenience store near Nanaimo Street and East 1st Avenue reveals a white male who appears to be shouting at a 92-year-old Asian man, who police said has dementia. In a press release, the Vancouver Police Department said the suspect in the attack was yelling racist comments about COVID-19. The suspect forced the elderly man out of the store, causing him to fall and hit his head. The video shows that the suspect appeared to help him sit up after the fall, but  left before police arrived.

Indigenous Woman Attacked For Sneezing

On May 15, 2020, an Indigenous woman was walking her dog during Friday evening. Her allergies caused her sneeze. The sneeze irritated a white man in his mid-30s causing him to hit her multiple times in the face, hard enough to make her fall down, while making racist comments about how she should go back to Asia, and blaming her of bringing COVID-19 to Canada. The women’s dog scared the man off, minimizing the damage he would have otherwise to her. This further proves that simply resembling an Asian, which is something that Indigenous naturally resemble, is enough to trigger COVID-19 racism in some people.

Atrocious And Old

Racism in a not a new thing. Certainly not a new thing in North America, despite being a “New World” continent. For centuries Blacks and Indigenous have been horrifically oppressed on the continent. Other newer groups of immigrants have also faced terrible treatment when they arrived. While progress has been made in the continent’s notably multiracial countries of Canada and the United States, many people agree there is still much work to be done. The Prime Minister of Canada himself has openly said that systemic racism is real, and wants to tackle it.

The Tipping Point

On May 25, 2020, George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, died handcuffed and restrained on a Minneapolis, Minnesota street, while white police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds. Two other officers, Thomas Lane, and Alexander Keung, further restrained Floyd, who had been arrested on suspicion of using a counterfeit $20 bill. The 4th officer, Tou Thao, prevented onlookers from intervening, despite Floyd begging for his life and repeatedly said “I can’t breathe”. During the final minutes Floyd was motionless and lost pulse, but the officers ignored onlookers’ pleas that Chauvin get his knee of Floyd’s neck.  At 20:27 Chauvin removed his knee from Floyd’s neck. Immobile, Floyd was rolled on to a gurney and taken to the Hennepin County Medical Center in an ambulance. Floyd was pronounced dead about an hour later.

International Response

Shortly after the death of George Floyd, many protests took place across cities within the United States. It did not take long before several countries across the world, also started paying tributes, or protesting to highlight racism and other problems relevant to their countries.

North America

  • United States, Canada, Mexico, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago.

South America

  • Argentina and Brazil

Europe

  • Austria, Andorra, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Kosovo, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom

Africa

  • Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, and Tunisia

Asia

  • Armenia, China, Cyprus, Georgia, India, Iran, Israel, Japan, Lebanon, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Thailand, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Turkey

Oceania

  • Australia and New Zealand

United Effort

It is important to remember that racism does not only take on one form, nor does it always involve one race against another. It is not always overt, either. For racism to be stopped, it takes a unified, continuous, diligent effort.