By: Alyssa Wilson

Tuesday marks one year since former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd. The world watched the video of Chauvin kneeling on Floyd for nine minutes as he said, “I can’t breathe.”  

Since that day, protests erupted across the world, calling for an end to police violence and excessive use of force. Floyd’s family received civil justice with a historic $27 million settlement from the city of Minneapolis. Criminal justice was received after a jury found Chauvin guilty on all counts.  

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Activists, lawmakers and Floyd’s family are still fighting for legislative justice as they try to get the George Floyd Justice In Policing Act passed. While President Biden hoped to sign the bill into law on by Tuesday, it has hit hurdles in the Senate.  

BNC Correspondent Rarione Maniece spoke to Senator Cory Booker about the bill. He said, “The date is important to remember, but let’s get the bill done right and not done quickly. Whatever we can get off the table in a negotiation that makes things better, let’s be focused on that purpose.”  

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Hundreds from all over the country gathered in Minneapolis Sunday to mark the days designated to honor Floyd’s life. KC Fox, an activist and founder of Sister for the Movement, says, “There’s a movement taking place. Most everyone got in yesterday here in remembrance of George Floyd. The George Floyd Foundation has put this on. There’s going to be two days of virtual panels and we’re gonna rally in the streets.”  

The street where Floyd was murdered has been renamed George Floyd Square. Activists want the area to remain closed, but city leaders plan to reopen the area after Tuesday. BNC Chief Legal Correspondent, who covered the trial and conviction of Chauvin, said activists want to “keep America’s eye on the tragedy.”

According to the Associated Press, Biden will host Floyd’s family at the White House on the Tuesday. 

President Biden will meet privately with the family of George Floyd tomorrow. Those attending Floyd’s daughter, mother, sister, brothers, and nephew, according to Press Secretary Jen Psaki.

— Rarione Maniece (@RarioneManiece) May 24, 2021

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