Stand up and remember; Four years later, the community comes together to remember George Floyd

MINNEAPOLIS— Saturday marks four years since the death of George Floyd — a moment that changed Minnesota forever and sparked a movement for change around the world.

Floyd died after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck. He was later convicted of murder.

On Saturday, the Rise and Remember celebration was held at George Floyd Square at 38th and Chicago in Minneapolis. Organizers say they wanted to have a safe space where people can be together, reflect and care for each other.

“This year feels lighter – I feel like the healing has begun for me,” said Munira Maalim Isaq. “We have a space where we are heard – when we have a plan and feel like we will never see another brother lynched to death before our eyes.”

A candlelight vigil will be held Saturday evening in memory of George Floyd. Floyd’s family members will lead it.

They spent the past week in Washington DC, where they worked with House Democrats to reintroduce the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.

The bill would result in a reform of the federal police.