Thousands mark 5th anniversary of George Floyd's murder as they call for justice and decry Trump
- Thousands gathered in multiple cities including Fargo on May 30, 2020, to mark George Floyd's murder and call for justice and police reform.
- The killing of Floyd by officer Derek Chauvin after kneeling on his neck for over nine minutes sparked global protests and demands for racial justice reforms.
- Fargo activists led by Anyiwei Maciek organized the protests, demanding changes in policing and more representation of people of color, though some reforms have since been reversed.
- Xavier Welty noted systemic housing inequalities for people of color in Fargo, and the city cut its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion department amid budget challenges in 2024.
- Activists emphasize that lasting change requires deliberate local action beyond protests, while concerns remain that progress on racial equity has stalled or regressed in recent years.
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