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“Freedom for George means freedom for all.” Published 15 hours ago In the year since George Floyd was killed by former Minneapolis policeman Derek Chauvin, the nation has undergone major social upheaval anchored by the massive demonstrations against police violence, a global pandemic and an economic crisis. Knowing that no amount of money can bring a loved one back, the Floyd’s family has remained focused on achieving justice and carrying the torch handed to them as they were thrust into the current chapter of the today’s Civil Rights Movement. Floyd’s younger brother, Philonise,...

WATCH: George Floyd’s Brother Testifies In Derek Chauvin Trial By Laurel Wamsley  April 12, 2021 Philonise Floyd, George Floyd’s younger brother, took the witness stand on Monday to testify in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Philonise Floyd, 39, lives in Houston, Texas, where he is married with two children. Testifying for the prosecution, he reflected on a childhood in Houston with his oldest brother George, as the two played Tecmo Bowl and Double Dribble on Nintendo. George “was a leader in our household,” his brother said, helping his younger sibli...

Court TV/Pool via AP Originally published on April 12, 2021 4:37 pm Updated April 12, 2021 at 4:12 PM ET Philonise Floyd, George Floyd's younger brother, took the witness stand on Monday to testify in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Philonise Floyd, 39, lives in Houston, where he is married with two children. Testifying for the prosecution, he reflected on a childhood in Houston with his oldest brother George as the two played Tecmo Bowl and Double Dribble on Nintendo. MPR News via / YouTube George "was a leader in our household," his brother said, helpin...

Philonise Floyd said people would go to church just because his brother was there: "He just was like a person everybody loved around the community. He just knew how to make people feel better."

George Floyd’s younger brother broke down in tears on the stand Monday as he recalled seeing his sibling for the last time at their mother’s funeral in 2018. “George just sat there at the casket... He would just say ‘mama, mama,’ over and over again,” Philonise Floyd, 39, told jurors in Hennepin County court on Monday. “And I didn’t know what to tell him, because I was in pain, too. We all were hurting. And he was just kissing her, and just...