Marking 5 years since murder of George Floyd
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Loved ones and local leaders gathered Sunday at Cuney Homes, the public housing project in Houston’s Third Ward where Floyd and his siblings grew up.
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ABC13 Houston on MSNGeorge Floyd's childhood friends build on his legacy five years after his deathGeorge Floyd's death in May 2020 sparked worldwide protests and, on the frontlines, were those who knew him closely. Hear from longtime friends who spoke to ABC13 ahead of his 5-year death anniversary.
When George Floyd was murdered in Minneapolis under a police officer's bent knee, it sent shockwaves more than 1,200 miles away in Houston. Floyd grew up in Houston's Third Ward, and his death sparked not only outcries for change,
It's unclear why the building, at the intersection of Elgin and Ennis streets in the Third Ward, was torn down.
Family members, friends and community activists continue calls for reforms as some in George Floyd Square said they see signs of progress.
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The Movement Festival will feature community forums, art, music and more to promote conversations about social justice and healing in Houston.
George Floyd moved to Minnesota for a fresh start — an opportunity to better himself and to be a better father.
Months after Floyd's death, reports about his alleged criminal record surfaced. Two autopsy reports concluded that his death was a homicide. Neither mentioned his official cause of death as a drug overdose.