Revisiting George Floyd: Catalyst for Change or a Sustainable Movement?

The killing of George Floyd shocked the nation and ignited a global outcry against racial injustice and police brutality. Captured on video, a White officer kneeling on Floyd’s neck as he pleaded for breath became a symbol of systemic failure. In the aftermath, then-President Trump promised reforms, introducing measures to improve policing standards and increase accountability. However, as he mounts a political return, many of those reforms appear stalled or abandoned. A new report by the National League, "George Floyd Five Years Later," asks a critical question: have we made meaningful progress, or have we squandered a pivotal opportunity for lasting change? The report evaluates past initiatives, current policies, and the broader fight for racial equity in American law enforcement. As the nation reflects, the need for genuine justice and structural transformation remains as urgent as ever.