The anniversary of George Floyd's death sparks remembrance throughout the country and in West Michigan, but it also brings back memories of civil unrest like anger, frustration and chaos.
May 25 marked the one-year anniversary of George Floyd’s death. An event called ‘Open Eyes Kalamazoo’ was held in Bronson Park to honor Floyd and other black lives lost to
Kalamazoo activists, community groups hold George Floyd memorial ceremony downtown
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Kalamazoo activists and community group members speak at a George Floyd memorial ceremony in Downtown Kalamazoo on 5/25/21. (Image courtesy City of Kalamazoo livestream).
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Tuesday marked one year since the death of George Floyd, and a group of Kalamazoo activists and community groups held a memorial ceremony downtown Tuesday evening.
Floydâs death occurred in late May 2020, when former police officer Derek Chauvin and three other officers attempted to arrest Floyd for allegedly trying to pass a fake bill.