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Every time i look up and i see somebody who passed after what happened to my brother, i just ask myself like, what more do we have to do . Reporter the words of George Floyds 6yearold daughter, gianna. Daddy changed the world reporter ringing true six months later. May 25th, 2020. The world left breathless for roughly eight minutes as Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin took a knee to floyds neck. Months before Ahmaud Arbery was pursued by a father and son in georgia. In march, Breonna Taylor shot and killed in a Police Shootout in her own home. Shes down at the end of the hall. Reporter a string of unarmed black bodies dying violently. Im dying here reporter just as the covid19 pandemic uniquely struck black and brown communities, the world erupting in mass protests. God took the rejected stone and made him the cornerstone of a movement thats going to change the whole wide world. Reporter the legacy of George Floyds death and its impact on society now reverberating through the country, from the halls of congress and police precincts, to corporate boardrooms, and the voting booth. People are no longer tiptoeing around racists and racism in an attempt to appease them for their dollars or their votes. Reporter earlier this month, voters across the country deciding to finally jettison some of the lasting relics of the old confederacy and jim crow era. It feels like im in a brandnew state at this point. The confederate symbols are coming down. Reporter in mississippi, for the first time in 126 years, the states flag no longer bears the stars and bars emblem, something black lives matter activist Calvert White says represented a dog whistle for slavery. In november, the state legislature adopted a more influencive banner bearing a white magnolia. New state flag is going to represent so many more mississippians who were counted out for 126 years. This is going to usher in a new generation of love, of brotherhood, of peace, of racial equity. Reporter a death in minnesota creating a Ripple Effect deep in the south. I think George Floyds legacy speaks to the countless black men, women, and children who were unnecessarily murdered at the hands of a system that doesnt love us. Reporter in rhode island voters renouncing the word plantation in the states official name. In alabama, removal of jim crow language from the constitution. Corporate america has leaned into the fight against racial inequality too. Companies pledging millions to fight racism and promote institutional change from within. Bank of america pledging to spend 1 billion. Professional sports leagues now taking a stand. When you are nascar and youre taking a stand about the Confederate Flag not being waved during your events, youre risking dollars. And its encouraging to see elected officials as well as the ceos of companies and sports leagues decide that its more important for their Business Model to take a stand against racism when you have a league as conservative as the nfl acknowledge that the way that they handle Colin Kaepernicks protest was misinformed and they were wrong, then turn around and use their resources and their platforms to address racism. That is something that we hadnt seen in the past. George floyd reporter beyond these symbolic changes, tangible criminal Justice Reform is also under way. The house passing the George Floyd Justice in policing act which would ban racial profiling and mandate race training. His brother, philonus testifying before the house. When you watch your big brother, who you looked up your entire life, die . Die begging for his mom . Im tired. Im tired of pain. Honor george and make the necessary changes that make Law Enforcement the solution and not the problem. We needed somebody to be able to listen to us. And i just just thank god for just giving me the strength just to walk in there and be able to get the message across. Reporter Attorney Ben Crump has represented both the floyd family and Breonna Taylors in their fight for justice. Thats why weve seen in the united states, cities Pass Police Reform legislation. Thats something significant. Then the other side, as you know, byron. Last week in cocoa, florida, the police shot two young black teenagers, 16yearold a. J. Croons, 18yearold sincere pierce. And so even though george floyd has brought a focus on the conversation, its still happening. Reporter some of the loudest cries over the past six months have been for radical change, including calls to defund the police. City leaders in baltimore, portland, and philadelphia pledging to drastically cut or reallocate funding of their Police Departments. I think every Police Department right now is trying to figure out how they look at policing in general. How do they reimagine what policing should be . But its really about looking at our policy and practices and our vision of every Police Department, to assure that were moving in the right direction. Lets bring this down reporter in seattle, weeks of fierce protests culminated in the takeover of a police precinct. Protesters created a copfree zone. Bowing to activist demands, the city council pledged to slash the departments budget by 50 . In response the citys First Black Police chief resigned. It really is about the overarching lack of respect for the officers. Reporter her successor, chief adrian diaz, facing pressure from activists to make good on those cuts. Whats your take on the defund the Police Movement . I dont support like kind of the Abolitionist Movement of getting rid of Police Departments. I want to make sure the department is run efficiently, the department has its resources, that the Department Also has the tools to ensure that if were looking at restoring justice and were looking at programs to support our community, that there is investments in those communities. Reporter but defunding the police remains controversial. 64 of americans oppose the movement. President elect joe biden is also against it, saying he instead favors adding Mental Health resources to Police Department toolkits. I dont want to defund Police Departments. I think they need more help. They need more assistance. We have to make it clear that this is about protecting neighborhoods, protecting people. Reporter Derek Chauvin, the officer accused of killing floyd, released on bail, facing seconddegree murder and manslaughter charges, the other officers charged with aiding and abetting. All are expected to stand trial together in march. Floyds family starting a foundation in georges name to address systemic racism, police brutality, and protecting civil rights. I couldnt let my brothers death be in vain. I dont want to see my brother on tshirts and stuff like that without him getting justice for what happened to him. Thursday, thanksgiving. There will be one less Family Member at your family dinner table tomorrow. How will you guys get through that . We have a karaoke machine, and i really wanted to see him be able to have a chance to sing a song. I want to remember my brother he was an eater, he liked to eat. So even though his physical body is not here with us, all the words he spoke to me, all the things he said to me, all the things we did together, thats going to be a memory, and thats going to be im going to be thankful for that, and im also going to eat for him. Something that was said of him, and i sense in the two of you in your spirit, that there is a kindness. That both of you, though still heartbroken, have greeted this conversation with a smile. Thats just the floyd way. Even though were upset and we want to get angry and just go out of our minds, its really not in us to do that. People in the world, seeing the love and encouragement, through facebook, social media, its a wonderful feeling. Coming up, whats next as calls to defund the police and rising crime rock the city of minneapolis . What about robs . Works on that too, and lasts 12 hours. 12 hours . who studies that long . Mucinex dm relieves wet and dry coughs. Iwith vicks sinex saline nasal cmist. Tion for drug free relief that works fast. Vicks sinex. Instantly clear everday congestion. Facebook, social media, its a we have the power to harness abundant wind and solar energy, but its not available all day long. Use less from 4 to 9 pm and we can protect california for generations to come. Communities in america have declared racism a Public Health issue. Minneapolis one of them. The death of george floyd in Police Custody adding to the distrust of lawful there. Now how a wave of crime may impact the calls to defund the police. Heres abcs alex perez. He cant breathe he cant breathe reporter the scars and community wounds from the summer of unrest can still be seen everywhere. Six months after the world watched George Floyds final moments, the rubble of the Third Precinct Police station is seemingly frozen in time, burned down to the ground by protesters. Some owners weary of repeated looting never took down the boards that protected their businesses. Graffiti across the city echoing the rallying cry of many protesters, abolish the police. A promise some minneapolis city councilmembers made as they tried to convince the community what happened to floyd would never happen to anyone else. Our commitment is to end our citys toxic relationship with the Minneapolis Police department. Reporter but that controversial promise hits roadblock. The committee that oversees the constitution dismissing the proposal to dismantle the police. The next step to let residents vote on the matter, if the council can get it on the ballot in time for 2021. According to recent stats released by mpd, so far this year, over 70 homicides, nearly double the number of last year. Assaults up 24 . Robberies climbing 45 . Carjackings up by an alarming 319 . And with the ranks of the police force thinning, the council ultimately granting the Police Department an additional 500,000 to bring in as many as 50 officers from surrounding agencies to help police the city. Im hoping that, through having the funds to launch a city wide joint Enforcement Team initiative, we can try to stop the bleeding here in our city. You voted to defund police, not refund police. Reporter Community OrganizerMarcia Howard calls the funding move a slap in the face. 500,000 more to get outside cops to come into the city. When one of the biggest problems was that over 80 of the cops in minneapolis dont live in minneapolis. Theyre not our community. But they police our community. Reporter howard maintains the george floyd memorial site in south minneapolis. She says she was hopeful when the city council initially voted to defund the police. Now shes unsure what the future holds for residents who dont trust and fear police. Theres no argument to be made that Defunding Police and taking those monies and putting it, investing it into social services, would be a better option. Reporter but according to a recent poll by local news outlets, a 44 of minneapolis residents dont want to see a reduction of the police force, compared to 40 who do. The rest, unsure. David bicking owns a small auto repair shop. He says hes seen the rise in crime firsthand. Shootings in the neighborhood are definitely up. There is some significant increase in certain types of crime. Reporter bicking is a member of a local Police Watchdog group. He supports reforming the police, not defunding it. Some of the loudest activists and some city councilmembers have pushed for that. They didnt ask anybody else before they made that resolution or before they introduced the charter amendment. They just talked to people who they knew were going to agree with them. Reporter according to that poll, many who oppose less police on the street are africanameric africanamerican. Black residents surveyed, 50 dont agree with shrinking the police force. Lisa clemens as former cop and runs a Violence Prevention Organization in minneapolis. She argues the recent rise in crime is proof the city needs police officers. Majority of us boots on the ground in the community, we worked side by side with the police and with our chief. Because we know we cant do it alone. And neither can they. Weve seen in minneapolis in particular violence numbers sort of skyrocket now in the months and weeks after george floyd. Are police afraid to do their job . I think they feel beat up on. And i think you have to be able to get out your crying towel, wipe your tears, and do the job you were hired to do. But i do understand that feeling of abandonment. Or the feeling of, this is all we have is us. Reporter according to the mpd, theyve seen a reduction in staff. Response times in the city are reportedly slower. And morale in this areas of the force is low. The department issuing a statement to abc news reading in part, right now our officers are committed to serving the communities theyve sworn to protect. Our officers are showing up every day and doing the best job they can do with the resources theyre provided. The addition of outside support will allow us to target Violent Crimes and the response to those crimes. This is not where minneapolis city councilmember jeremiah ellison, who supports defunding, thought the process to dismantle the Minneapolis Police force would be six months after floyds death. Were doing the same old things weve been doing with regard to this reform discussion. And it hasnt led to a lot of change. Reporter the city is now in the process of setting its budget for 2021 at the forefront of voters minds, the nearly 180 million currently allocated for the police force. A final vote on the budget by the council is set for december 9th. We talk and talk about healing. We talk and talk about safety. What brings us safety, though . Unity. Reporter as for organizers like Marcia Howard, whether Defunding Police materializes or not, she says shell keep fighting to for change. What were doing right here in minneapolis has made an impact throughout the world. We will stand in solidarity against systemic racism, against antiblackness, and against policing as we know it. 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In fayetteville, north carolina,ed bring gel floyd, George Floyds sister, serving thanksgiving meals to the homeless to honor the memory of her late brother. Family and friends launching a foundation in his name. Coming together to give back to a community in need. He would be very, very happy today, man. I know hes happy today. He always would say, im for you. And i want him to know, im for him today. Being thankful is a powerful thing. It was maya angelou who said, be a rainbow in someone elses cloud. Thats nightline for this evening. Watch our full episodes on hulu. Well see you right back here same time tomorrow. Thanks for the company, america. Happy thanksgiving. Youre constantly on the go, on the clock, and on your way. Hang on a second. Whats the rush . Know the speed limit, go the speed limit, and slow the fast down. Go safely, california