George Floyd - 1 Year Later

Tuesday, May 25 marks one year since George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police. The horrific scene as Derek Chauvin knelt on Floyd’s neck for 9 minutes and 29 seconds will forever be seared in many minds and mobilized many others to get involved in the fight for justice. We invite the Urban League Movement, allies, partner organizations, community leaders, and anyone who values justice to join a collective effort to honor George Floyd’s life and legacy.

Here’s what you can do:  

9 Minutes and 29 Seconds of Action | May 25 at 3:00pm ET/12:00pm PT

Support our ongoing call for accountability and reform by dedicating 9 minutes and 29 seconds to contact your Senator to support a strong police reform bill – the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. 

Send a pre-drafted letter to your Senators: 

Text JUSTICENOW to 52886

Or visit: http://bit.ly/JusticeInPolicingNOW   

Justice Now Instagram Live | May 25 at 6:00pm ET/3:00pm CT

Tune in to the National Urban League’s Instagram Live (@NatUrbanLeague) conversation to honor George Floyd’s life and memory and the work that remains if we are to achieve justice. The conversation is part of the NEW Justice Now IG Live series, a bimonthly series centering on social justice topics that deeply shape the lives of Black and brown communities and mobilize them to action.

Watch live at @NatUrbanLeague at 6PM ET and join the virtual conversation: https://www.instagram.com/naturbanleague

9 Minutes and 29 Seconds of Silence | May 25 at 10:25pm ET/9:25pm CT

Honor George Floyd’s life with a personal moment of silence and reflection exactly at 10:25pm ET/9:25pm CT, his official time of death.Observe a period of silent prayer, reflection or meditation.