George Floyd - Wikipedia
George Perry Floyd Jr. (October 14, 1973 – May 25, 2020) was an African American man who was murdered by a white police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during an arrest made after …
George Floyd | Biography, Early Life and Struggles, Murder by …
Dec 6, 2025 · George Floyd was a Black man whose videotaped death under the knee of a white police officer sparked protests in 2020, including some of the largest street demonstrations in …
A look at George Floyd's life five years since his death : NPR
May 21, 2025 · Floyd came into the world "bitterly poor," as Samuels and Olorunnipa describe it. He was born in North Carolina in 1973, but he spent most of his life in Houston, Texas where …
Remembering George Floyd - National Museum of African …
Today, we memorialize George Floyd and so many others whose lives ended tragically and abruptly.
How George Floyd Died, and What Happened Next
Jul 29, 2022 · Mr. Floyd, a Black man, died in May 2020 after being handcuffed and pinned to the ground by Minneapolis police officers in an episode that was captured on video, touching off …
For George Floyd, a complicated life and consequential death
Once a star athlete with dreams of turning pro and enough talent to win a partial scholarship, Floyd returned home only to bounce between jobs before serving nearly five years in prison.
'Changed the world': George Floyd's family reflects on his legacy …
May 25, 2025 · The family of George Floyd reflected on his legacy and called for police reform during a press conference on Sunday to mark the five-year anniversary of Floyd’s death.
George Floyd death and the trial of Derek Chauvin | NBC News
Latest news on the death of George Floyd, the nationwide protests after his death, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act and the Derek Chauvin trial in Minneapolis.
George Floyd | Say Their Names - Spotlight Exhibits
George’s arrest was recorded on video, as one of the officers knelt on George’s neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds despite his pleas that he could not breathe; George Floyd died as a …
This is how loved ones want us to remember George Floyd - CNN
May 25, 2025 · George Floyd moved to Minnesota for a fresh start — an opportunity to better himself and to be a better father. And while so many now know the Houston native by his full …