Posted on 05/21/2022 8:27:57 AM PDT by RandFan
It’s an image of a man in thoughtful repose, looking down at the camera as he stands in front of a brick wall. In short, a selfie that seems designed not to call too much attention to itself.
And yet, it’s the picture that some say may have played an important role in the fight for racial justice.
This is, of course, the now iconic photo of George Floyd — arguably the most widely distributed image of the man whose May 25, 2020 murder by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin sparked a wave of protests throughout the country. The killing, coming just months after the deaths of Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor, also seemed to be a tipping point in the renewed calls for police reform and racial equality.
Soon after Floyd’s death, the photo was seen everywhere, in news reports and on T-shirts alike. It also became the basis for countless works of art, including murals and digital representations. It was even discussed during Chauvin’s murder trial — the police officer was found guilty and is now serving a 22 1/2-year prison sentence — when Courteney Ross, Floyd’s girlfriend, referred to it as a “dad selfie,” noting that many dads don’t take pictures at the best angles.
Now, as the second anniversary of that day in Minneapolis approaches, it’s worth considering the role the photo played in how the public perceived Floyd, who was 46 years old at the time of his murder.
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BIH BIG GORGE
Yep, St. Bre's 2-year Blamiversary was in March.
I never thought I’d see “George Floyd” and “iconic” in the same sentence.
A big stupid drug addled criminal.
I probly have one or 2 in my family but They are not held high as family role models.
So....how much did his ‘family’ rake in on all this? Looking for more?
George Floyd was a dirt bag, lived his life as a dirt bag and died as a dirt bag.
End of story.
...preceded by “Hands up - don’t shoot!”
Was that selfie taken before, or after his March 2020 overdose, prior to his finally overdosing for good in May 2020?
To the family of the junkie felon, yah got your money, go away. There was no fight for social justice, it was a rush for dosh.
The ME testified that he was suffering before he ASKED to be removed from the car and put on the ground. Videos (those unedited by CNN, etal) showed that the knee was on the criminal’s back, not his neck.
This, like the crappola on Whitmere’s “kindnapping” and Jan6 was a setup. Fake, just like the election.
Maybe maybe the Garment District can replace the Che icon with the Floyd icon. T-shirts, Flags, posters, hankies available soon at a store near you!
I like the ones showing him with a halo. /s
A career criminal and a bum.
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