WITH GOD, WE SAY THEIR NAMES: George Floyd
Each day, we invite you to read the stories of those whose names we say as we work for racial justice. Today, learn about George Floyd.
On May 25, 2020, George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, died in Minneapolis, Minnesota, after Derek Chauvin, a white police officer, knelt on his neck for almost nine minutes while he was lying face down handcuffed on the street. Floyd's death has triggered protests worldwide. These protests are not only in response to Floyd's death, but also speak more broadly against police brutality against Black Americans.
