MINNEAPOLIS
Members of George Floyd’s family, and others who lost loved ones in police encounters, joined activists and citizens in Minneapolis on Sunday for a march that was one of several events planned nationwide to mark the anniversary of Floyd’s death.
Hundreds of people gathered for the rally in front of the courthouse in downtown Minneapolis where the Chauvin trial concluded a month ago, many carrying signs with pictures of Floyd, Philando Castile and other Black men killed by police.
Amid chants of “no justice, no peace!” and “Say his name,” Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter watched alongside a dozen of Floyd’s family members as speakers called for justice for families of Black men slain by police.
George Floyd s Family Holds Rally Marking 1-Year Death Anniversary
Voice of America
24 May 2021, 21:05 GMT+10
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - Members of George Floyd s family, and others who lost loved ones to police encounters, joined activists and residents in Minneapolis on Sunday for a march that was one of several events planned nationwide to mark the one-year anniversary of Floyd s death.
Hundreds of people gathered for the rally in front of the courthouse in downtown Minneapolis where the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin concluded a month ago, many carrying signs with pictures of Floyd, Philando Castile and other Black men who died while in police custody.
Members of George Floyd’s family have joined activists and citizens in Minneapolis for a march to mark the first anniversary of his murder.
Hundreds of people gathered for the rally in front of the courthouse in Minneapolis where ex-police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of Mr Floyd’s murder a month ago, many carrying signs with pictures of Mr Floyd, Philando Castile and other black men killed by officers.
Minnesota governor Tim Walz, Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey and St Paul mayor Melvin Carter watched alongside a dozen of Mr Floyd’s family members as speakers called for justice for families of black men killed by police.
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Members of George Floyd’s family have joined activists and citizens in Minneapolis for a march to mark the first anniversary of his murder.
Hundreds of people gathered for the rally in front of the courthouse in Minneapolis where ex-police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of Mr Floyd’s murder a month ago, many carrying signs with pictures of Mr Floyd, Philando Castile and other black men killed by officers.
Minnesota governor Tim Walz, Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey and St Paul mayor Melvin Carter watched alongside a dozen of Mr Floyd’s family members as speakers called for justice for families of black men killed by police.