Updated 2 hours ago NBC Universal, Inc. Rallies, marches and other events will be held in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, marking one year since the death of George Floyd. Protests have erupted across the nation since George Floyd was murdered on May 25, 2020 by a former police officer who knelt on his neck for 9 minutes and 29 seconds. The 46-year-old's death fueled the Black Lives Matter movement and calls for racial justice and police accountability. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather. That former officer, Derek Chauvin, was convicted of murder and manslaughter in April, once again sparking reaction in Boston and across the U.S.