Nonprofit Works to Preserve Offerings at George Floyd Square

'The world took notice': Social justice leaders contemplate cultural shifts since George Floyd

Three long-time leaders in racial justice opened up to our Brandi Powell, offering reflections on what they say they’ve seen happen in our local communities since May 2020 and their hopes moving forward

Nonprofit works to preserve offerings at George Floyd Square

Rise & Remember is saving the all of the offerings left at George Floyd Square to preserve them.

How did George Floyd’s murder change policing and criminal justice? Three leaders reflect

The death of George Floyd lit a fire in the U.S. in the summer of 2020 — and the years that followed.Floyd died after a white police officer kneeled on his neck for more than 9 minutes. Images caught on cellphone video circulated around the world — moving millions to protest, demonstrate and march in the months following Floyd’s death.Congressional and state lawmakers pushed for legislative change in the criminal justice system. And about 20 sta…