‘Turning mourning into dancing’: Festival to remember George Floyd

Philonise Floyd, George Floyd’s brother, looks down at Gianna Floyd, George Floyd’s daughter, while while standing with members of the Floyd family prior to a meeting to mark the anniversary of the death of George Floyd with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. (Erin Scott/Pool via AP)

The crossroads where George Floyd took his final breaths is to be transformed into an outdoor festival on the anniversary of his death, with food, children’s activities and a long list of musical performers.

“We’re going to be turning mourning into dancing,” rapper Nur-D tweeted. “We’re going to be celebrating 365 days of strength in the face of injustice.”