Marking 5 years since George Floyd's death
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Five years after George Floyd was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer, the future of the intersection where it happened is uncertain. Today, a memorial is set up in the partially blocked street.
Following the death of George Floyd and everything that occurred afterwards, Minnesota sports figures question whether change has actually come.
A series of community events in Minneapolis will honor the life of George Floyd on Friday, as organizers hope to create a space for healing, reflection and a commitment to racial justice. The second annual Day of Remembrance began with an interfaith prayer in front of the Hennepin County Government Center.
Progress toward more fair policing could be undermined by a push from some activists and lawmakers on the political right to get President Donald Trump to pardon Derek Chauvin, as his administration moves to end federal policing oversight.
Sunday, May 25, from 12 to 8 p.m. at Phelps Field Park, 701 E. 39th St., Minneapolis, the organization hosts the Justice for George main event, which features live performances, muralists, a vendor fair and other opportunities for community connection.
The noteworthy anniversary comes as newsrooms face a radically different political landscape as the Trump administration targets civil rights.
The family of George Floyd made a promise to the community around 38th and Chicago in Minneapolis to give back $500,000 through a fund started in his name.
A man who tends the garden at the intersection where Floyd was murdered hopes something good can grow from painful memories.
The upheaval in Golden Valley is just one example of the way Floyd’s murder shook thousands of police agencies nationwide.