3rd annual "Rise and Remember" festival honors George Floyd in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS – This week marks three years since the death of George Floyd.
All Saturday, people have been gathering at the intersection where he was murdered at the hands of Minneapolis police.
This is the third annual Rise and Remember festival at George Floyd Square. There have been live performances, art exhibitions, inspirational speakers, and a focus on self-care.
"Three years ago after that horrific murder that happened to my nephew, it took a community, a collective group of people, to create a powerful movement – a domino effect that went around the world," said Angela Harrelson, Floyd's aunt. "So now we're looking for this year, and the following year, to collectively cause healing in that same fashion."
Organizers say it's not only to honor Floyd, but also to celebrate each other and the work this community has done together. The festival runs until 7 p.m.
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