Legacy of George Floyd's death 5 years later
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Five years ago millions rallied for police reform after the deaths of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd. Trump is now exiting court-ordered settlements.
MAGA loyalists raged after George Floyd was honored at a WNBA game ahead of the five-year anniversary of his death. The Minnesota Lynx held a moment of silence for Floyd, who was killed on May 25, 2020,
Some things have changed for the better in Minneapolis since Memorial Day 2020, when a police officer murdered George Floyd. Some have not.
Floyd, a Black man, was killed May 25 when a white police officer pressed his knee on Floyd’s neck for about 9½ minutes while Floyd was handcuffed and pleading that he couldn’t breathe. Four police officers who were involved in Floyd’s arrest were fired, and one was convicted of manslaughter.
Seattle commemorates the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's death with a rally emphasizing ongoing dedication to racial justice.