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The Rev. Jesse Jackson joined hundreds of people in Minneapolis on Tuesday night celebrating the conviction of Derek Chauvin for the killing of George Floyd.

The civil rights leader stopped by George Floyd Square — a community memorial site for Floyd located where he was killed last May.

“What’s his name?” Jackson shouted to the exuberant crowd, who replied, “George Floyd!”

“Keep hope alive,” Jackson said before leaving.

Fireworks were also set off at the celebration and people danced at times to Bill Withers’ “Lovely Day,” and DMX’s “Party Up.”

Chauvin was the first of four since-fired Minneapolis cops to go to trial over the death of Floyd.

The ex-officer was found guilty of all counts — second-degree murder, third degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.

He knelt on Floyd’s neck for more than nine minutes during an arrest on a Minneapolis street.

Chauvin is set to be sentenced in eight weeks, where he faces a maximum of 40 years in prison.

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Shantel Carson (right) and her son, Shavez Alston, pay their respects Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at a mural and memorial for George Floyd
Shantel Carson (right) and her son, Shavez Alston, pay their respects Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at a mural and memorial for George Floyd.Mark Hoffman-USA TODAY NETWORK/Sipa USA
People celebrate and grieve outside of the Hennepin County Courthouse after Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all counts in the killing of George Floyd.
People celebrate and grieve outside of the Hennepin County Courthouse after Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all counts in the killing of George Floyd. Stephen Yang
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Demonstrators gather outside Cup Foods to celebrate the murder conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the killing of George Floyd, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Minneapolis.
Demonstrators gather outside Cup Foods to celebrate the murder conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the killing of George Floyd on April 20, 2021, in Minneapolis. AP Photo/John Minchillo
People celebrate and grieve outside of the Hennepin County Courthouse after Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all counts in the killing of George Floyd.
People celebrate and grieve outside of the Hennepin County Courthouse after Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all counts in the killing of George Floyd. Stephen Yang
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