May 25 marks five years since the death of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis, Minn. Occurring at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, Floyd’s death shook the nation to its core, sparking protests not only nationally, but also globally.
The case led to a racial reckoning, with calls for societal reform, police reform, and reminders that Black Lives Matter.
As the fifth anniversary of Floyd’s death approaches, various networks are returning to Minneapolis with coverage plans to mark this solemn occasion.
ABC News
National correspondent Alex Perez will revisit George Floyd Square five years after being one of the first correspondents on the ground in Minneapolis. He also covered the subsequent protests and national reckoning on race in the month following Floyd’s death.
Meanwhile, ABC Owned television stations KTRK in Texas and WTVD in North Carolina will sit down with Floyd’s loved ones as they reflect on his life and legacy.
MSNBC
The network will offer live coverage from Minneapolis, plus dedicated coverage to mark the anniversary, and various guests will reflect on the anniversary.
NewsNation
The network will offer coverage of the Commemorative Walk held in part at George Floyd Square on May 24th. Special guests and network correspondents will contribute additional reporting.
NBC News
Correspondent Shaq Brewster will be on the ground in Minneapolis, reporting across all platforms on how the city has—and hasn’t—changed five years later, and whether police reforms that were introduced after Floyd’s murder have lasted.
NBCNews.com reporter Curtis Bunn will visit the infamous intersection of 39th Ave and Chicago St., speaking with residents who say the neighborhood has become unsafe. And NBC News Supreme Court reporter Lawrence Hurley will report on the status of a legal defense called “qualified immunity,” which received national debate after Floyd’s death.
PBS News
PBS News Hour special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro looks at where Minneapolis stands today on issues concerning racial justice and police reform. He also speaks to Floyd’s aunt, as well as the former Minneapolis police chief, the current head of public safety, and a lawyer who has represented several police officers in the area.
Spectrum News
Spectrum News’ local news channel, Spectrum News 1 in North Carolina, will air George Floyd: 5 Years Later on May 28 at 8 p.m. ET. Hosted by Spectrum News 1 political anchor Tim Boyum, the special will look back at Floyd’s death, the events that followed, and efforts to create societal change.
