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Five Years After George Floyd's Death, Police Killings Rise and Reform Efforts Stall

Anniversary events honor Floyd's legacy as activists confront rising police violence and political resistance to reform.

A mural of George Floyd at George Floyd Square is adorned with yellow roses and paper notes at George Floyd Square, May 23, 2025, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during a tribute marking nearly five years since Floyd's killing by police.
Candles flowers and signs were placed outside the Cup Foods store near the site where George Floyd was killed as a makeshift memorial in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 25, 2021, a year after his death.
People raise their fists as they march during an event in remembrance of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota in May 2021.
A mural honoring George Floyd with the names of victims of police brutality was painted in Minneapolis at the site of his arrest.

Overview

  • The fifth anniversary of George Floyd's death is being marked with memorials, vigils, and events in Minneapolis, Houston, and other cities across the U.S.
  • Police killings have increased nationwide since 2020, with rates declining in liberal states but rising sharply in conservative ones, highlighting a growing divide.
  • Diversity and police reform initiatives have faced significant rollbacks under the Trump administration, including the cancellation of federal oversight agreements with police departments in Minneapolis and Louisville.
  • Despite reduced killings of unarmed individuals by police, overall police violence continues to climb, raising questions about the effectiveness of reform efforts.
  • George Floyd's family and supporters remain committed to pushing for systemic change, emphasizing the importance of preserving his legacy in a challenging political climate.