Archive · 26 May 2025
George Floyd's Death: Five Years of Protest and Change
Five years ago, George Floyd died after a police officer knelt on his neck.
This caused a lot of anger and led to protests around the world.
The police officer, Derek Chauvin, was found guilty of causing his death.
People gathered recently to remember Floyd and talk about how to make things better for everyone, focusing on racial justice.
The events included music, a festival, and a vigil.
George Floyd died on May 25, 2020, after being restrained by police officer Derek Chauvin.
Floyd's death sparked the 'Black Lives Matter' movement and worldwide protests.
Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murder and manslaughter.
Thousands gathered at George Floyd Square on the five-year anniversary.
The events included a street festival, vigil, and speeches focused on racial justice.
- Who
- George Floyd, Derek Chauvin, protestors.
- What
- The death of George Floyd and the subsequent protests and trial.
- When
- May 25, 2020, and the five years following.
- Where
- Minneapolis and locations worldwide.
- Why
- To bring attention to racial injustice and seek reform.
- Date of Death
- May 25, 2020
- Victim
- George Floyd
- Location of Death
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Perpetrator
- Derek Chauvin
- Charges Against Chauvin
- Murder and Manslaughter
- Movement
- Black Lives Matter
- Anniversary Event
- Street festival, vigil, and speeches
Sources
George Floyd's uncertain legacy is marked five years on
5 years since George Floyd murder, Black lives still matter
Five years of Black Lives Matter: 3 ways MAGA changed the narrative around George Floyd's death
Who is Derek Chauvin? The cop who murdered George Floyd 5 years ago and reignited global 'Black Lives Matter' protests
‘He should be alive today’: Ilhan Omar marks 5 years since George Floyd’s murder with call to 'dismantle systemic racism'
