George Floyd's uncertain legacy is marked five years on

Five years after George Floyd’s tragic death at the hands of a U.S. police officer, the nation is grappling with the aftermath of his killing as President Trump reverses efforts to address systemic racism and civil rights. The Black Lives Matter movement, ignited by Floyd’s arrest in 2020, has grown into a powerful force pushing for justice against police violence and racial inequality. Yet, under Trump’s administration, federal investigations into police conduct have been curtailed, and initiatives promoting diversity and inclusion have faced repression, marking a stark shift from the momentum created by the movement.