Anniversary of George Floyd’s killing: Changes were made, but short of ‘reckoning’ on racial justice

By AARON MORRISON and STEVE KARNOWSKI
Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police was three years ago today, and the fervent protests that erupted around the world in response seemed like the catalyst needed for a nationwide reckoning on racism in policing. Along with a few other cities, Minneapolis has issued bans on chokeholds and neck restraints, and restrictions on no-knock warrants. But activist calls to defund the police and to hold officers accountable have mostly failed. The killing of Tyre Nichols by Memphis police earlier this year underscored just how long it’s taking to achieve meaningful change. On Thursday night, more than 100 people gathered at the site of Floyd’s killing, known as George Floyd Square to remember him with music, dancing and a candlelight vigil.