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George Floyd’s Death Is ‘Changing the World,’ His Brother Tells Lawmakers

George Floyd’s Death Is ‘Changing the World,’ His Brother Tells Lawmakers
Philonise Floyd, brother of George Floyd, looks on during a hearing on Capitol Hill of the House Judiciary committee about policing practices and law enforcement accountability, in Washington on June 10, 2020. Graeme Jennings/Pool/AFP via Getty Images
Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
6/10/2020|Updated: 6/10/2020

The death of George Floyd is sparking change, one of his brothers told lawmakers in Washington on Wednesday.

“The people elected you to speak for them to make positive change. George’s name means something. You have the opportunity today to make your names mean something, too,” Philonise Floyd said at a House Judiciary Committee hearing on policing.

Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
Zachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]
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