George Floyd Memorials Held Amid Reform Rollback Fears Firstpost America
George Floyd Memorials Held Amid Reform Rollback Fears | Firstpost America | N18G
George Floyd Memorials Held Amid Reform Rollback Fears | Firstpost America | N18G
Five years after George Floyd's death sparked global outrage and a nationwide reckoning with racism, Americans gathered in Minneapolis and Houston to honour his memory. Commemorative events included services, performances, and calls to continue the push for justice and police reform. But as President Donald Trump rolls back key reforms and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, many fear the momentum for change is fading. Civil rights leaders like Rev. Al Sharpton urged renewed commitment, while recent polls show public support for Black Lives Matter and belief in racial progress have declined. With Floyd's mural demolished in Houston and reform efforts under threat, the anniversary has become both a tribute and a sobering reminder of how far there is still to go.
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