Five Years After George Floyd: A Legacy of Protest and Unfinished Business

Five Years After George Floyd: Has Anything Really Changed? Five years ago, the world watched in horror as George Floyd, a Black man in Minneapolis, gasped his last words, "I can't breathe," under the knee of a police officer. Millions took to the streets in the largest protest movement in American history. Now, CGTN Europe examines the progress made and the setbacks encountered in the fight for racial equality. Dr. Nadia Brown of Georgetown University notes that Floyd's death "was a catalyst for change and recognition." However, Lulete Mola of the Black Collective Foundation of Minnesota points to a "regression" and an "anti-diversity" sentiment as evidence that much work remains. The video highlights the broken promises made by corporate America and the government following Floyd's death, underscoring the ongoing struggle for justice and equality. The anniversary serves as a sobering reminder of the systemic issues that persist and the continued need for meaningful change.