Prof. Cornell Brooks (’87) remembers George Floyd’s death 5 years later
The following is an excerpt from the CBS News article, “Remembering George Floyd 5 years after his murder” published on May 25, 2025. Click here to read the full article and watch the interview with Prof. Cornell Brooks.
May 25 marked the fifth anniversary of the murder of George Floyd, whose death at the hands of police prompted worldwide protests. Prof. Cornell Brooks discussed what has changed for Black Americans since the incident and what further actions are needed to reform policing and tackle racism in the U.S.
