assignment yeah it's a sad commentary but it is the reality when you're a reporter in the united states courtney rides with the committee to protect journalists in washington d.c. and our very own stefan's in months on the story for us in minneapolis to both of you thank you stefan please stay safe. when the wave of protests against the killing of george floyd in the u.s. is resonating in other parts of the world thousands have been taking to the streets to show their solidarity with the protesters while also turning the spotlight on discrimination and injustice that's taking place in their old backyard it's. a symbol of pride strains and unity he lent me. the land has performed the hakka counting themselves one tribe with protesters more than 12000 kilometers away in the us the death of george floyd has shocked many around the world leading to calls for action. on australia's west coast the same chance. at the same cause and an opportunity to highlight similar problems at home. or $400.00 plus indigenous deaths in custody that are not being investigated or any fed us sorry that is a huge issue

my lifetime in america and that's the united states, federal forces moving against american people in peaceful protest in the nation's capitol. >> reporter: courtney walker brought her two small sons to witness this history, telling us their lives could depend on it. >> it's worth the risk. because if i didn't come down here today, their lives are in danger every day. so it's worth the risk to make sure change is effected. >> reporter: this peaceful protest, also a celebration. >> the more people that are here means the more people that realize this affects everybody. >> reporter: allison jennings has been here all week. she tells us it's the conversations happening in this crowd that will spark true change in this country. >> and that's what this is doing, it's teaching people about other things and showing them where the change needs to be made. >> reporter: the conversations that are happening right here. that's part of the change. >> the conversations that are happening, absolutely. >> mary bruce joins us from washington where the protests are still ongoing. so far, mary, this is a very different type of protest in more ways than one. from wha

courtney, joint head of the national teaching union. there‘s been a sixth night of unrest across the united states.t the people responsible are held accountable and i don't have to do this again, i don't want to be here. chanting: hands up, don't shoot! the anger is spreading across the united states. in kansas city, these demonstrators want their police under tighter local control, with the citizens review board to help investigate misconduct. no violence! one officer pleaded with the crowd not to resort to violence and even made an extraordinary gesture of solidarity, which is steeped with meaning in today‘s america. take a knee. take a knee! take a knee. the killing of george floyd last week has terribly undermined whatever progress may have been made in recent years. and the fact that only one policeman, derek chauvin, has been charged with murder, and that others who stood by do not face prosecution, has fuelled the protests and violence. night—time curfews have been imposed in nearly a0 american cities, but many people have ignored them. thank you. in minneapolis, a german tv correspondent re