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Five years later, Minneapolis remembers George Floyd though some say racial justice progress has stalled
People gathered in what is known as George Floyd Square on Sunday to reflect on the police murder of George Floyd.
Did the George Floyd Protests Do Anything?
On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was murdered by a white police officer in Minneapolis. The event sparked nationwide protests calling for a reckoning over racist policing. City leaders were promising “ ...
Thousands mark 5th anniversary of George Floyd’s murder as they call for justice and decry Trump
Thousands are marking the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder at religious services, concerts and vigils nationwide.
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Voices from the barricades at George Floyd Square
An interview with two people involved in George Floyd Square, at the time an 'autonomous' zone at the intersection where ...
What Is the Future of George Floyd Square?
If there’s consensus on any point, it’s that change is both inevitable and necessary. But there are conflicting visions over ...
Day of Remembrance community events in Minneapolis honor life of George Floyd
A series of community events in Minneapolis will honor the life of George Floyd on Friday, as organizers hope to create a ...
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Ex-Minneapolis police chief recalls ‘absolutely gut-wrenching’ moment of seeing George Floyd video
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Minneapolis isn’t sorry about George Floyd
I wish it was different. I wish that, five years after former Minneapolis Police officer Derick Chauvin murdered George Floyd on Memorial Day in 2020, the city could point to many, many things ...
Minneapolis business owner 'feels bad' for the cops, blames city for violence that hurt his livelihood
Edwin Reed describes the chaos and danger in George Floyd Square, leading to a lawsuit against Minneapolis for lack of police ...