"The best way to predict the future is to create it." — Peter Drucker
Today marks a somber anniversary in the fight for racial justice. Five years ago, the tragic death of George Floyd sent shockwaves throughout the world, sparking international protests and a renewed reckoning with systemic racism in the United States. As we remember Floyd and the impact of his untimely demise, it serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing battle against racial inequality and the urgent need for meaningful change.
Floyd’s death on May 25, 2020, under the knee of a Minneapolis police officer, ignited a flame that ignited a movement. Protests erupted not only across America but globally, with demonstrators uniting under the cry of “Black Lives Matter.” The emotional outpouring reflected a widespread sense of anger and frustration toward entrenched racial disparities and the persistent threat of police brutality. Cities where Floyd lived, including Houston and Minneapolis, have become focal points of commemoration, with community gatherings, marches, and reflections on his life, seeking to honor his memory and ensure that his death is not in vain.
While the intense fervor of 2020’s mass protests has somewhat faded, the resonance of George Floyd’s name and the movement he came to
