George Floyd's Impact Fading? Memorials Removed, Racial Justice Progress Stalls Five Years After His Death
2025-05-24
USA TODAY
Five years after the tragic death of George Floyd, a poignant sense of loss lingers for his family, particularly his aunt, Angela Harrelson, who misses the simple joy of receiving his calls. But beyond the personal grief, a troubling trend is emerging: the erosion of the momentum for racial justice that followed his death, with memorials being dismantled and progress on key reforms seemingly stalling. This article explores the current state of Floyd's legacy, examining the challenges faced by the racial justice movement and the enduring pain felt by those who knew him.