Protesters are blocking the intersection of Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Minneapolis' Uptown neighborhood, just a block away from where a man was shot and killed by law enforcement the day before.
More than 1,500 businesses - most of them restaurants and retail stores throughout the Twin Cities - were damaged or destroyed last year in wake of George Floyd s death in late May.
George Floyd laid to rest amid calls for racial justice It was great he is a genuine guy it was a pleasure to have the chance to meet with him when we have the opportunity to, Philonise Floyd told reporters on Capitol Hill after the meeting at the White House.
Biden said he believes Floyd s family was pleased with the meeting.
Biden commends Floyd family s extraordinary courage
Earlier on Tuesday, President Biden took to Twitter to praise the Floyd family for showing extraordinary courage in the year since Floyd s murder. Last month’s conviction was a step towards justice but we cannot stop there, Biden wrote, referring to Chauvin being found guilty of Floyd s murder last month. We face an inflection point. We have to act.
George Floyd murder: What has changed since his death a year ago?
The murder of George Floyd led to renewed calls for reforms in policing. But one year on, many Americans say not enough has happened to help stop police violence against Black people.
The guilty verdict against Derek Chauvin brought some closure, however police reforms are still a long way off
The powerful image of former police officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on the neck of George Floyd sparked protests not only throughout the United States, but across the world. The memorials and murals that sprang up in his name shone a spotlight on lawmakers and police departments, spurring debate around how they would address and enact change in their policies and their approach.