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AP PHOTOS: Looking back at 10 days in 2020 of fervent non-stop protests for George Floyd
As cellphone video documenting the last breaths of George Floyd spread across the internet, so did the collective outrage.
What should happen to George Floyd Square? The community is divided
Five years after George Floyd was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer, the future of the intersection where it happened ...
The end of federal oversight and calls to pardon George Floyd’s convicted killer could undermine police reforms, Minneapolis leaders warn
Progress toward more fair policing could be undermined by a push from some activists and lawmakers on the political right to ...
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George Floyd did not die of a drug overdose. Why does misinformation about his death persist?
Two autopsies ruled Floyd’s death a homicide, but a false narrative quickly emerged: that Floyd died of a drug overdose. Five years later, despite ample evidence demonstrating police misconduct killed ...
The media tread lightly in marking the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s murder
The noteworthy anniversary comes as newsrooms face a radically different political landscape as the Trump administration ...
Minnesota sports stars reflect on George Floyd’s legacy
Following the death of George Floyd and everything that occurred afterwards, Minnesota sports figures question whether change ...
Day of Remembrance community events in Minneapolis honor life of George Floyd
A series of community events in Minneapolis will honor the life of George Floyd on Friday, as organizers hope to create a ...
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A look at the promise by George Floyd’s family to 38th and Chicago area in the years since grants awarded
The family of George Floyd made a promise to the community around 38th and Chicago in Minneapolis to give back $500,000 ...