As cellphone video documenting the last breaths of George Floyd spread across the internet, so did the collective outrage. For 10 consecutive days after his murder at the hands of Minneapolis police officers on Memorial Day in 2020,

Progress toward more fair policing could be undermined by a push from some activists and lawmakers on the political right to get President Donald Trump to pardon Derek Chauvin, as his administration moves to end federal policing oversight.

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 Floyd, the narrative persists.

Following the death of George Floyd and everything that occurred afterwards, Minnesota sports figures question whether change has actually come.

Sunday, May 25, from 12 to 8 p.m. at Phelps Field Park, 701 E. 39th St., Minneapolis, the organization hosts the Justice for George main event, which features live performances, muralists, a vendor fair and other opportunities for community connection.

The family of George Floyd made a promise to the community around 38th and Chicago in Minneapolis to give back $500,000 through a fund started in his name.