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 a store …

Apr 7, 2026 · 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 U.S. history.

The 2020 killing of George Floyd, a Black man, sparked nationwide protests and a reckoning about race and policing. A former Minneapolis police officer was convicted of murder in April.

George Perry Floyd Jr. was a 46-year-old father of five and grandfather of two who worked as a truck driver and security guard. He had played college football and basketball, was a hip-hop artist, and …

Floyd was a star tight end for the football team at Jack Yates High School, playing for the losing side in the 1992 state championship game at Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin.

Floyd worked several jobs — at a local Salvation Army shelter, as a truck driver, and as a nightclub bouncer. Described as a "shining light in the community," Floyd went out of his way to help others …

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 …

2 days ago · WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 15, 2025) — The National Urban League today unveiled its latest report, George Floyd Five Years Later: Was It a Moment or a Movement? – offering a sobering …

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.

May 24, 2025 · The future of George Floyd Square is in limbo, many Black Lives Matter murals have been erased and policing reforms rolled back. But family members and advocates are determined to …