You're listening to NPR's Rough Translation.

I'm Gregory Warner.

What we often do on the show, as you may know, is look at a story or an issue playing out

in another country to try to gain a fresh perspective on those same issues in the United

States.

But what we've seen in the last two weeks is people all around the world watching what

is going on here in the United States and looking into the mirror at their countries.

This is Pass Off-Russ!

From Amsterdam to Tokyo, from Nairobi to Rio de Janeiro.

It's a moment when people are speaking out some for the first time.

It's also though a moment to slow down and listen.

And so that's what we're going to do today.

With our team of producers and the help of NPR's international correspondence, we asked

five people on five continents what this moment means for them in their country, from their

perspective.

The judge Floyd protests give us a legitimate language to articulate what is wrong with

police brutality.

What does this moment mean for black people in other countries?

Like, listen, this isn't an American problem.

This is a bigger issue that we need to look at.

And how far from Minneapolis will Floyd's life and death be felt.

The power and impact of George Floyd will save lives of my people and my grandchildren.

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