Say his name: George Floyd

Poll: Majority Say George Floyd's Murder Didn't Spur Racial Justice Changes

The murder of George Floyd did not lead to changes that improved the lives of Black Americans, a majority of Americans said in a new poll from the Pew Research Center.

Five Years after George Floyd, Racial Justice Hopes Fade

By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent As the nation approaches the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, a new Pew Research Center study reveals a sobering assessment from Americans: the heightened focus on race and racial inequality following the 2020 protests has largely failed to improve the lives of Black people. In the immediate aftermath of Floyd’s death at the hands of former Minneapolis police officer Dere…

Angela Harrelson had no choice. When Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin murdered her nephew, George Perry Floyd, Harrelson—her closest relative in the Twin Cities—found herself thrust into a more public role. Overnight, Harrelson became a spokesperson for the family and, more broadly, a leader in the fight for racial justice in the United States. At first, she was reluctant. But Harrelson leaned into her faith and had a revelation in the f…

COMMENTARY An Overdose of Hate, Not an Overdose of Fentanyl: The True Cause in the Death Of George Floyd

By Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony   As we approach the fifth anniversary of the murder of George Floyd, May 25, 2020, we must not fall victim of any attempt to rewrite history. Once again State Representative Josh Schriver (R-Oxford, Mich.), has overdosed in epic proportions on misinformation.   In a recent post on X, Schriver stated that George Floyd’s death was caused by an overdose of fentanyl and Officer Derek Chauvin was wrongly jailed. In readin…

Infuriating Patterns of Asphyxia Deaths Caused by Cops Continues on 5 Years After George Floyd

In a few weeks, on May 25, the internet will more than likely be swarmed with images of George Floyd, a Black man who was killed in 2020 by a Minneapolis police officer who pressed his knee onto his neck for nearly 10 minutes. However, his official manner of death has become eerily common since then.Read more...

Say his name: George Floyd

From Houston’s Third Ward to a global movement — KHOU 11+ explores George Floyd’s life, legacy, and the calls for justice that continue to shape our nation.