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Vigils, Murals and Memorials in Minneapolis on Second Anniversary of George Floyd’s Murder
May 25 marked two years since the police murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, which sparked a wide-spread protest movement against police brutality and racial injustice. Kim Townsend recorded a livestream from the scene, in Minneapolis, which captured vigils, murals and memorials in Floyd’s honor. “The media wanted to depict this beautiful community as nothing but looters and thugs! This community has nice homes, businesses, men that patrol the area, social services, self respect and pride,” Townsend wrote on a social post. “It was truly a blessing to come here today and they welcomed us!” On Wednesday Joe Biden signed an executive order he promised would usher in the “most significant police reform in decades” media reported. Last year a Minneapolis jury found Derek Chauvin guilty of murder in the killing of Floyd. A judge later sentenced the former officer to 22.5 years in prison. Chauvin held his knee against Floyd’s neck for more than nine minutes during the arrest, as the 46-year-old repeatedly pleaded that he could not breathe. Credit: Kim Townsend via Storyful
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