Angela Harrelson was Floyd’s closest relative in Minnesota. She’s dedicated the past five years to gathering community so that we may never forget.

It’s unbelievable what happened here,” Reed said, sometimes through tears. “All those activists who claimed to be activists were only trying to gain fame off George

🏡 Floyd was raised in Houston. His Texas-based family and friends reflected on "the big man who made them laugh" — and efforts to preserve his legacy — to their hometown newspaper. ( Houston Chronicle)

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 will begin with an interfaith prayer in front of the Hennepin County Government Center.

The Minnesota community marks five years since George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis Police Office Derek Chauvin.

Americans on Sunday marked five years since George Floyd was killed by a US police officer, as President Donald Trump backtracks on reforms designed to tackle racism.