Football field at Jack Yates H.S. will forever be known as the George Perry Floyd Jr. Athletic Community Field
According to those who knew George Floyd, he loved the Third Ward and attending Jack Yates High School.
Jack Yates Field renamed in George Floyd's honor
Jack Yates Field is being renamed: George Perry Floyd Jr. Athletic Community Field.
Internal docs show Facebook overlooked Trump's rhetoric amid George Floyd protest
It wasn't until after Donald Trump posted about Floyd’s death that the reports of violence and hate speech increased “rapidly” on Facebook across the country, an internal company analysis of the ex-president’s social media post reveals.
Houston-native George Floyd's birthday celebrated in Minneapolis
Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, would have been George Floyd's 48th birthday. The Houston native was killed in 2020 after a former Minneapolis police officer kneeled on his neck for nearly nine minutes. He is now remembered on the same corner where he lost his life.
George Floyd's 2004 arrest by disgraced ex HPD cop should be pardoned, board says
The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles has recommended clemency for George Floyd's 2004 drug conviction, after the arresting officer was identified as former Houston police officer Gerald Goines.
Derek Chauvin pleads not guilty to federal charges alleging he violated teen's civil rights
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin pleaded not guilty Thursday to federal charges alleging he violated a teenager’s civil rights in a separate case that involved a similar restraint to the one he used on George Floyd.
Ex-Minneapolis police officers plead not guilty to violating George Floyd's civil rights
The four former Minneapolis police officers accused of violating George Floyd’s civil rights pleaded not guilty to the charges against them in federal court Tuesday.
DOJ limits use of chokeholds, no-knock entries by federal officers
Federal officers are banned from using chokeholds and “sleeper holds” — unless deadly force is authorized — and limited on the use of no-knock entries, the DOJ said.
Houston's Third Ward reacts to sentencing of Derek Chauvin
George Floyd grew up in the Cuney Homes neighborhood in Houston’s Third Ward. On Friday, we discussed Chauvin’s sentence with those in Cuney Homes.
Derek Chauvin sentence: 22.5 years in prison for murder of George Floyd
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced Friday to 270 months, or 22 1/2 years, in prison for the murder of George Floyd.
City crews remove barriers around George Floyd Square, activists restore them
City crews began removing the barriers and installing signs to reopen George Floyd Square to traffic. A spokesperson says it's a "community-led" effort.
George Floyd commemorative concert to be held Sunday
A commemorative concert will be held Sunday, May 30 to mark the one-year anniversary of George Floyd's death.
Houston reflects on last year since George Floyd's death sparked a global movement to end racial injustice
It’s been one year since Houston native George Floyd died, sparking a global movement calling for an end to racial injustice. As the world remembers the life and legacy of George Floyd, Houston hosted several remembrance events in his honor.
Rising civil rights activist Tamika Mallory making her mark in history
Tamika Mallory speaks about what has changed in the year since George Floyd was killed and what still needs to.
Miss Jack Yates 1952 pays special tribute to George Floyd on the anniversary of his death
Several remembrance events held in Houston's Third Ward where George Floyd grew up, honoring him on the anniversary of his death.
George Floyd one year later: Scenes of celebration across Minneapolis
Tuesday marks one year since George Floyd was killed while being arrested by Minneapolis police. Here's how people in Minneapolis are honoring the man whose death sparked a worldwide movement for racial justice.
Catching up with the Floyd family on the anniversary of George Floyd's death
George Floyd's brother says he and his wife are turning their pain into purpose by creating a non-profit in honor of his brother.
Impact of racial violence, police brutality on mental health in communities of color
The murder of George Floyd and violent deaths of other Black Americans not only sparked cries for justice, but also calls for help to deal with trauma, anxiety, and depression. Particularly, among the Black community.
Rep. Gene Wu discusses impact George Floyd's death had on AAPI community
FOX 26's Natalie Hee sat down with State Rep. Gene Wu over lunch at one of his favorite restaurants in Chinatown to talk about the impacts the Coronavirus pandemic had on the Asian community, his upbringing and the profound effect George Floyd’s death had on it all.
Houstonians using their talents to pay tribute to George Floyd
Kam Franklin, the lead singer of The Suffers, along with her bandmates, paid tribute to George Floyd and others who have lost their lives to police brutality.