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How has Minneapolis changed since the murder of George Floyd 5 years ago? • May 26, 2025, 12:38 PM ET (AP)
Thousands mark 5th anniversary of George Floyd's murder as they call for justice and decry Trump • May 25, 2025, 9:47 PM ET (AP)
Five years later: How the murder of George Floyd changed America • May 25, 2025, 8:02 AM ET (AP)
Ex-Minneapolis police chief recalls 'absolutely gut-wrenching' moment of seeing George Floyd video • May 24, 2025, 8:09 AM ET (AP)
Black Lives Matter street murals stand as an enduring reminder of protests against racism • May 23, 2025, 11:36 AM ET (AP)

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Also Known As George Perry Floyd, Jr.
Born October 14, 1973 • Fayetteville • North Carolina
Died May 25, 2020 (aged 46) • Minneapolis • Minnesota

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