Enduring Legacy of Hate: George Floyd's Daughter Faces Cruelty from Classmates Five Years After His Death

The name that sparked a global movement for racial justice now haunts the young girl who believed her father's tragic death would ignite lasting change. George Floyd's murder in 2020 catalyzed the Black Lives Matter movement, yet it has also led to a distressing bullying campaign against his daughter, Gianna. On May 25, 2020, Floyd was killed by former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin, who knelt on his neck, capturing national attention. Reports indicate Gianna faces taunts at her Texas middle school, as classmates echo derogatory statements about her late father. Amidst this turmoil, her mother, Roxie Washington, grapples with how to support Gianna. Meanwhile, far-right narratives persist, undermining Floyd's legacy and inflicting emotional scars on the family. “She’s still a kid,” Washington reflected. “She doesn’t understand the weight that her father carries.”