‘I can’t breathe’: Thousands gather to mark 5 years since George Floyd’s murder

People gathered for a candlelight vigil at the Say Their Names Cemetery on the five-year anniversary of George Floyd’s death. The quiet glow of candles honored his memory and the many others lost to racial violence, as the call for justice continues to burn bright.

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A woman reacted near the tribute to George Floyd at the Say Their Names Cemetery on the five-year anniversary of his death, Sunday, May 25, 2025, in Minneapolis. The phrase “I can’t breathe” became a powerful symbol of racial injustice after George Floyd, a Black man, died when a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for over nine minutes despite his repeated pleas for air.

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A Black Lives Matter painting stood boldly in a park near George Floyd Square on the five-year anniversary of his death, Sunday, May 25, 2025, in Minneapolis. The artwork served as a lasting symbol of solidarity, resistance, and the ongoing fight for racial justice.

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People stood beside a makeshift tombstone for George Floyd during a candlelight vigil at the Say Their Names Cemetery on the five-year anniversary of his death. The humble marker served as a powerful tribute to a life lost and a movement born from tragedy.

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A man shouted, “Say his name,” during a candlelight vigil at the Say Their Names Cemetery on the five-year anniversary of George Floyd’s death. His voice echoed through the night, a rallying cry that continues to demand remembrance, justice, and change.

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Family members of George Floyd walked solemnly from George Floyd Square to the Say Their Names Cemetery for a candlelight vigil on the five-year anniversary of his death. Their presence honored his memory and underscores the deeply personal toll of a loss that sparked global change.

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People attended a concert at George Floyd Square on the five-year anniversary of his death, Sunday, May 25, 2025, in Minneapolis. Through music, the community gathered to honor his memory, celebrate resilience, and renew a shared commitment to justice and healing.

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Demonstrators marched through the streets of New York City to mark the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s death. The event drew hundreds of activists, community leaders, and citizens who called for continued justice and police reform.

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