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WATCH: Protesters line DC streets for 5th consecutive night

A 7 p.m. curfew is now in effect for D.C. as a fifth consecutive day of protests went on over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Floyd, who is African American, was killed last week when a white police officer restrained him while he was being taken into custody. Protesters have gathered across the country.

See coverage of the protests below.

For first time, Chuck Brown Day will go on without Brown family

For the first time in its 12-year history, Chuck Brown Day in D.C. will go on without the support of the family of the "Godfather of Go-Go." The Brown family announced it has withdrawn its support for Saturday's celebration at Fort Dupont Park, saying it no longer believes the event reflects the collaboration and respect Chuck Brown's legacy deserves. Chuck Brown's son, Nekos Brown Sr., told WTOP the issues are primarily with the D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation. "It's been three years of issues we've been having with them as far as staying on par with proper communication, just overall professionalism and the ability to take our stance seriously," Brown said.
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