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= Education Contribution[edit] = In San Diego County, there have been many institutions that contribute in protesting for the murder of George Floyd. San Diego State University, University of California, San Diego, University of San Diego, and the San Diego Community College District, all had participated in advocating for racial equity and social justice.

San Diego State University[edit]
In early June 2020, San Diego State University promoted healing circles after the tragic event that lead police officer Derek Chauvin to murder George Floyd. The events were posted on the SDSU event page to promote the injustice that happens in the Criminal justice system towards the Black communities. SDSU provided multiple events that helped promote the end of Police violence, which allowed people around campus to come together and express their feelings. Office of the President at SDSU announce a variety of events that people were welcome to join and listen to how people felt. The events were mostly virtual, but there were some in person gatherings for healing [1].

On June 1st, 2020, SDSU sent out zoom links for students and other people in the community to join and talk about the George Floyd incident. SDSU welcomed anyone to join the links. These links were also for people who wanted to become allies with each other to promote justice.

On June 4th 2020, SDSU held a virtual event called “Teaching and Supporting Black Students: Advancing Student Needs in Times of Racial Crisis.”  The link was provided for everyone in the SDSU community.

University of California, San Diego[edit]
In early June 2020, University of California, San Diego had multiple departments come out with statements about the George Floyd incident such as the Communication department, department of Education Studies, Student Affairs, OASIS department and so on. The Communication department sent out a message with solidarity for George Floyd and other black community members that were affected by Police brutality. The statement mentioned different demands that the department of Communications is fighting for due to the lack of social justice within the black community. Some of the demands were to improve the enrollment rates for Black students, also to improve the rates of Black faculty and staff.

On June 6, 2020, Many people gathered in cars and in person to protest against police brutality around UCSD campus in the La Jolla area. These protesters held up traffic on the main roads near UCSD campus known as, La Jolla Village Drive, Genesee Avenue, and Torrey Pines Road North. There were protesters who were in traffic that continued to chant out names of the victims who are affected from police violence. After a while, protesters then started heading towards Westfield UTC mall area to spread the solidarity around the La Jolla community.

On October 2020, the Student Affairs office at UCSD came out with a statement of solidarity for George Floyd. In the statement it mentioned how they do not agree with the actions that are being made towards the Black community and will continue to be allies to fight for equality.

In early May 2021, an organization called "Cops Off Campus Coalition - UCSD," had made a webpage talking about the reasons for Abolition May. The page has lots of information about different events they create to help provided solidarity for the Black Lives Matter Movement.

On May 24 2021, the organization "Cops Off Campus Coalition - UCSD," hosted an event for the one year mark of George Floyds death. The event was set for 6p.m at Doyle Community Park, close to UCSD campus. Music, art, and guest speakers spoke about the transformative justice were all part of the event.

On June 1, 2021, "Cops Off Campus Coalition - UCSD" created another protest to give solidarity for those who passed away from police brutality, but also protested against cops being on school campuses. The protest started on La Jolla Farms Road and eventually blocked the entire road. Protesters shouted out different phrases such as "Black Lives Matter," or "Hey! Hey! Ho! Ho! These racist cops have got to go!". The protest was three hours long and many people showed support.

University of San Diego[edit]
On May 29 2020, University of San Diego, office of the President, came out with a statement of solidarity for George Floyd and gives prayers for his family.

On June 2 2020, USD held a virtual prayer service at 7p.m for George Floyd and his family. The service was open for USD community members and students to allow more people to pray for the people that are impacted by racism and violent acts.

San Diego Community College District[edit]
On April 20 2021, the Chancellor of the San Diego Community College District came out with a statement about the three guilty verdicts in George Floyds case. In the statement, it mentioned how these three verdicts are improvements for justice towards the black community. The Chancellor also announced how these verdicts are one step closer to bring justice for everyone that is impacted by police brutality.