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Teen Who Filmed George Floyd’s Fatal Arrest To Receive 2020 PEN/Benenson Courage Award

Darnella Frazier sparked a global movement with her video of George Floyd's fatal arrest.

By WCCO-TV

October 27, 2020

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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – The teen who sparked a global movement with her video of George Floyd’s fatal arrest will receive a prestigious award for her courage.

PEN America, a literary and free expression organization, announced on Tuesday that Darnella Frazier will receive the 2020 PEN/Benenson Courage award.

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