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This week was the anniversary of the killing of George Floyd. Did you know Tuscaloosa has an unexpected connection to his family?

Tuesday, May 25, 2021, marks one year since the horrific murder of George Floyd by former police officer Derek Chauvin. Chauvin was found guilty of all three charges brought against him on April 20, 2021. Mr. Floyd’s murder was filmed on a camera phone and shared all over the world. Individuals nationwide organized to march, protest, and kneel in honor of George Floyd.

/PRNewswire/ -- At a pivotal time for racial justice in America, a new interactive art installation will tour the country seeking to inspire "Hope for a New...

One Year Gone: Honoring The Life of George Floyd by The Moth Copied! One year ago today, George Floyd’s life was taken in 9 minutes and 29 seconds. George was a father, brother, son and friend. We continue to say his name. And we continue to say the names of others killed by police violence: Rayshard Brooks, Jonathan Price, Ma’Khia Bryant, Adam Toledo, Duante Wright and so many more.  To honor all of their lives, we encourage you to consider:

New York Attorney General Letitia James has proposed legislation that would limit the use of force legally allowed by police in New York. James recently unveiled her Police Accountability Act, which would only allow for a use of lethal force as a last resort after an officer has made attempts at de-escalation and issued verbal warnings. She said the recent racial justice movement started by the death of George Floyd is only a part of the motivation for the proposal. “I don’t need to tell you the names. The death of George Floyd, Daniel Prude, Duante Wright, Breonna Taylor, Eric...