U.S. favorability of companies who support protestors on social 2020, by age

Following the May 25th death of George Floyd while in police custody, wide-ranging protests and demonstrations against the use of excessive force by police officers and lack of police accountability were held in multiple U.S. cities and abroad. During a June 2020 survey, 36 percent of U.S. adults aged 18 to 34 years stated that they had a more favorable view of brands who posted their support of the protestors on social media. However, 33 percent of respondents aged 45 to 64 years had a more negative view of brands who did so. Some of the consequences of Floyd's death include demonstrations, public outcry, and increased discourse regarding racial inequality in the United States on social media. Many brands have posted statements of support to their social media platforms but this has not been a universally popular move.