On the 1st death anniversary of a Black Man, George Floyd, who got killed by a Minneapolis policeman, people all across the world joined in recalling the black person whose murder had ignited protests all over the world. The incident created a new chapter in the fight against police brutality and racism.
On Tuesday, allies of the Minneapolis community paid tribute together at the black man George Floyd Square (the place where Floyd was killed by a police officer’s brutal actions a year ago).
📍 38th and Chicago
Last week, a group of #Vikings players spent time at George Floyd Square to honor Floyd’s life, read tributes and recognize calls for unity and societal change. pic.twitter.com/npzfSzqKme
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) May 25, 2021
Philonise, the brother of George Floyd, with several other persons of the family, moved to Washington D.C. to prompt legislatures to approve a bill regarding police reforms making its path through Congress.
George Floyd even remembered by the sports world
As we know, Tuesday highlighted the 1st death anniversary of George Floyd, who faced Minneapolis police officer’s brutality. He was murdered on 25 May 2020 and fueled nationwide protests over social justice.
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Besides this, the sports world was energetic in this drive, with many sports players playing main roles in negotiations to ratify the change. Moreover, those commitments and negotiations to increasing awareness continued Tuesday, as players, teams, and leagues across the world paid tribute George Floyd.
Following are some tweets tweeted by the world sports players to tribute George Floyd.
📍 38th and Chicago
Last week, a group of #Vikings players spent time at George Floyd Square to honor Floyd’s life, read tributes and recognize calls for unity and societal change. pic.twitter.com/npzfSzqKme
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) May 25, 2021
How many more need to be killed before Congress takes action? #CallYourSenators and tell them to support the passage of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. pic.twitter.com/BlXhohPLk8
— NBPA (@TheNBPA) May 25, 2021
