President Pines was joined by Philonise Floyd, younger brother of George Floyd, whose May 2020 murder sparked worldwide protests against police brutality directed at Black people. Floyd, who with his wife founded the Philonise and Keeta Floyd Institute for Social Change, has testified before Congress, urging passage of the Justice in Policing Act of 2020 and has a powerful message about eradicating systemic racism.
Video: Grand Challenges: Presidential Distinguished Forum Featuring Philonise Floyd
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