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For George Floyd, a Complicated Life and Consequential Death
- On May 25, 2025, people gathered at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis to commemorate five years since George Floyd’s death.
- Floyd's murder in 2020, captured on video after a police officer knelt on his neck, triggered widespread protests addressing police violence and racial inequality.
- Floyd, a former high school athlete from Houston's Third Ward, served nearly five years in prison before moving to Minneapolis for work and mentoring others.
- Friends said Floyd made mistakes costing years of his life but was deeply proud of his roots, and relatives insisted, "No one can silence us anymore," during remembrance.
- The anniversary highlighted ongoing calls for justice and reform amid a challenging political climate and debates over the Black Lives Matter movement's impact.
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