George Floyd’s family fights for sacred ground where he took his last breath: ‘That’s my blood’

Four years after George Floyd's murder at the hands of Derek Chauvin, his family is still fighting to preserve the Minneapolis intersection where he died as sacred ground. The site—marked by makeshift memorials and community tributes—has become a flashpoint for debates over how to honor Floyd’s legacy. His uncle and cousin recently revisited the location, where barriers and fading signs stand as reminders of both grief and resilience. The family sees the space as irreplaceable, a place where "blood" was spilled and history was made.