George Floyd, National Mall

No, a George Floyd statue wasn't removed from the National Mall | Fact check
The National Mall never displayed a statue of Floyd. The claim originated on a satirical news website. Floyd was killed in May 2020 when then-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who is white, kneeled on Floyd’s neck for more than nine minutes. The incident was caught on camera and sparked worldwide protests.
George Floyd Square pedestrian mall idea vetoed
Nearly five years since the murder of George Floyd, Minneapolis leaders are still considering what to do with the area surrounding where it occurred. Most recently, Mayor Jacob Frey has vetoed a proposal that would create a pedestrian mall,
Business owners react to latest developments in George Floyd Square plans
Businesses at George Floyd Square remain unsure about the future as there's still no concrete plan for 38th and Chicago five years later.
Frey vetoes council move toward a pedestrian plaza at George Floyd Square
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has vetoed the City Council’s plan to explore building a pedestrian-only mall at George Floyd Square, the intersection where an officer killed Floyd in 2020.
Frey vetoes Minneapolis City Council's plans for George Floyd Square
Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey on Wednesday vetoed the Minneapolis City Council’s plans to transform George Floyd Square at 38th and Chicago into a pedestrian mall. Frey’s urging the council to reconsider a flexible-open option proposed last year.
Mayor vetoes Minneapolis City Council's decision to delay development of George Floyd Square
Ward 9 City Council Member Jason Chavez fired back on social media, arguing the mayor has never reckoned with the trauma that the community has faced.
Frey vetoes council plan to study pedestrian mall at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Wednesday vetoed a City Council plan to create a pedestrian mall at the south Minneapolis ...
Fact Check: No George Floyd statue ever erected at National Mall, contrary to claims
There has never been a statue of George Floyd at the National Mall in Washington, contrary to a false claim online that a ...
Mother of slain Palmetto man commemorates son, others who have died in police custody
A year after her son's tasing death by Palmetto Police, Tracy Washington has used the loss of her son to uplift other mother's in her same shoes.
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Minneapolis mayor pushes for George Floyd Square plan to finally move forward
It has been nearly five years since George Floyd was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer ... They want to see a long-term memorial set up." The city’s Public Works director said this plan ...
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Construction on George Floyd Square delayed, council puts redesign plan ‘on ice’
The Climate and Infrastructure Committee voted 4-2 to put the city’s plan “on ice.” Council member Katie Cashman said the ...
Mpls mayor presses council on George Floyd Square
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is pushing council members to decide on a plan for the future of George Floyd Square. A makeshift memorial has stood at the intersection of 38th and Chicago for nearly ...
Cities where Breonna Taylor, George Floyd were killed vow to stay firm on police reform – with or without Trump
After President Trump ordered a temporary freeze on civil rights litigation, the future of the DOJ's consent decrees with ...
Four nonprofits to present possible plans to reimagine George Floyd Square
They'll give a presentation on their plans to redevelop the Peoples' Way, formerly a gas station, later this month.
It’s time to move forward at George Floyd Square
In just a few months, we will mark five years since the murder of George Floyd. This anniversary, while an important moment ...