01of 12George Floyd memorial site in Minneapolis.Stephen Maturen/GettyA large mural was erected to honor the life of George Floyd, the 46-year-old black man whodied at the hands of police on May 25, 2020,after white Minneapolis police officerDerek Chauvinused his knee to pin Floyd’s neck to the ground during an arrest. Despite his repeated cries of “I can’t breathe,” Floyd was pronounced dead at a hospital in Minneapolis.The artists behind the mural, Minnesotans Cadex Herrera, Greta McLain, and Xena Goldman, wanted to “portray him in a positive light,“Herrera toldARTnews.Behind Floyd’s head are names of other black Americans who have died in police custody. AsARTnewspoints out, there wasn’t enough space to include them all.“That says something about America,” Herrera added.On April 20, 2021,Chauvin was found guiltyof second-degree murder, third-degree murder and manslaughter in the killing of Floyd.
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George Floyd memorial site in Minneapolis.Stephen Maturen/Getty
A large mural was erected to honor the life of George Floyd, the 46-year-old black man whodied at the hands of police on May 25, 2020,after white Minneapolis police officerDerek Chauvinused his knee to pin Floyd’s neck to the ground during an arrest. Despite his repeated cries of “I can’t breathe,” Floyd was pronounced dead at a hospital in Minneapolis.
The artists behind the mural, Minnesotans Cadex Herrera, Greta McLain, and Xena Goldman, wanted to “portray him in a positive light,“Herrera toldARTnews.Behind Floyd’s head are names of other black Americans who have died in police custody. AsARTnewspoints out, there wasn’t enough space to include them all.
“That says something about America,” Herrera added.
On April 20, 2021,Chauvin was found guiltyof second-degree murder, third-degree murder and manslaughter in the killing of Floyd.
02of 12A woman leaves flowers on June 1, 2020 at the site where George Floyd died in Minneapolis, Minnesota.Stephen Maturen/Getty ImagesThe killing was caught on camera, quickly going viral andcausing national outrage at Floyd’s unjust death. The memorial, at the site where Floyd died, was created days later.People from the community have left flowers, signs and candles at the site ever since.
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A woman leaves flowers on June 1, 2020 at the site where George Floyd died in Minneapolis, Minnesota.Stephen Maturen/Getty Images
The killing was caught on camera, quickly going viral andcausing national outrage at Floyd’s unjust death. The memorial, at the site where Floyd died, was created days later.
People from the community have left flowers, signs and candles at the site ever since.
03of 12Stephen Maturen/Getty ImagesTerrence Floyd attended a vigil in Minneapolis on June 1, 2020. When he arrived at the scene, he knelt in prayer, as the crowd around him joined in.
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Terrence Floyd attended a vigil in Minneapolis on June 1, 2020. When he arrived at the scene, he knelt in prayer, as the crowd around him joined in.
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During a powerful speech, Terrence called for peace and justice, imploring those who are protesting to do it peacefully.
Protests, which began that week in Minneapolis, tookplace in more than 30 cities nationwide, including New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Washington, D.C. and Seattle. Some of the protests resulted in looting and vandalism as tensions and emotions ran high, with many city streets and businesses littered with broken glass and debris.
“What are y’all doing?” Terrence said into the mic at the scene. “Y’all doing nothing — because that’s not going to bring my brother back at all.”
“Let’s do this another way,” he continued. “Let’s stop thinking our voice don’t matter, and vote,” he urged the crowd, before adding, “Do this peacefully … please.”
05of 12Stephen Maturen/Getty ImagesMany have visited the memorial to pay their respects, including this man seen holding his fist up in solidarity and lowering his head in prayer.
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Many have visited the memorial to pay their respects, including this man seen holding his fist up in solidarity and lowering his head in prayer.
06of 12George Floyd’s memorial site in Minneapolis.Stephen Maturen/Getty ImagesThe ever-growing crowd at the site not only called for justice for Floyd’s killing, but also proper prosecution ofall four officers involved in the incident.Officer Derek Chauvinwas fired and charged with third-degree murder and manslaughterfour days after the incident. Officers J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao, who were present at the time of Floyd’s death, were all charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter, and will be tried apart from Chauvin this summer. All have pleaded not guilty.
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George Floyd’s memorial site in Minneapolis.Stephen Maturen/Getty Images
The ever-growing crowd at the site not only called for justice for Floyd’s killing, but also proper prosecution ofall four officers involved in the incident.
Officer Derek Chauvinwas fired and charged with third-degree murder and manslaughterfour days after the incident. Officers J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao, who were present at the time of Floyd’s death, were all charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter, and will be tried apart from Chauvin this summer. All have pleaded not guilty.
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08of 12KEREM YUCEL/AFP via Getty ImagesOthers have come to console each other and pay their respects in moments of silence and reflection, while some have posted photos and left balloons and flowers at the scene.
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Others have come to console each other and pay their respects in moments of silence and reflection, while some have posted photos and left balloons and flowers at the scene.
09of 12Candles burn June 1 at a memorial at the spot where George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis.Scott Olson/Getty ImagesAt night, two bright lights remain shining on Floyd’s mural for the community to see.
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Candles burn June 1 at a memorial at the spot where George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis.Scott Olson/Getty Images
At night, two bright lights remain shining on Floyd’s mural for the community to see.
10of 12A memorial to George Floyd.Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesOutside of Minnesota, other memorials were created to remember the life of Floyd, a father whose friends called him a “gentle giant,” referencing his height (he stood at 6 ft., 6 in.) and calm nature.Here is one in Krakow, Poland.
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A memorial to George Floyd.Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images
Outside of Minnesota, other memorials were created to remember the life of Floyd, a father whose friends called him a “gentle giant,” referencing his height (he stood at 6 ft., 6 in.) and calm nature.
Here is one in Krakow, Poland.
11of 12Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesHere’s another from New York City, which also includes photos ofEric GarnerandBreonna Taylor, two other black Americans who tragically died at the hands of police.
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Here’s another from New York City, which also includes photos ofEric GarnerandBreonna Taylor, two other black Americans who tragically died at the hands of police.
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