A Timeline of Key Events Since George Floyd’s Murder

On May 25, 2020, 46-year-old George Floyd was murdered by a white Minneapolis Police Department officer. The fatal arrest, which saw officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on Floyd’s neck for more than nine minutes, spurred nationwide protests while also again highlighting the widespread lack of progress the U.S. has made in combatting police brutality.

As memorials and other events take place on the second anniversary of Floyd’s death, Complex is taking a look at a number of key developments from the past two years, including Chauvin’s eventual conviction and recent word on how the Biden administration is marking the date.