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May 25, 2021 - George Floyd Inaugural Remembrance

The Minnesota Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives acknowledges that today marks the one-year anniversary since the murder of George “Perry” Floyd in the city of Minneapolis. Over the last year, the spotlight on racial injustice in Minnesota has heightened healthcare leaders focus on health equity. We believe that healthcare organizations need to be at the forefront of working to actively remove barriers and access to care.  ACHE MN supports leaders and organizations in achieving greater equity and in so doing we encourage members and friends of ACHE MN to participate in events that will celebrate the life of George. See links below for event details.

Events Celebrating the Life of George Floyd

Tuesday, May 25: Celebration of life and remembrance​ (Fox 9, KMSP). Featuring special guests and musical performances, the day-long celebration will also feature locally-owned business by hosting a food truck alley and vendor expo. The goal, organizers say, is to “celebrate life through Black culture, art and history.”  The event will take place Tuesday, May 25, from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Powderhorn Park.

Golden Valley-based Sweet Potato Comfort Pie (SPCP) will host healing and baking events to memorialize the anniversary week of Mr. George Floyd’s murder May 24th – 27th, 2021. Events are funded by a microgrant from the Minneapolis Foundation, Lunds and Byerly’s of Golden Valley, and Great Harvest Bread Company.

The George Floyd Global Memorial and the community at George Floyd Square will present a day of events for the community on May 25, 2021, the one-year anniversary of the death of George “Perry” Floyd. Rise & Remember George Floyd Global Memorial Celebration is a free event that centers the family and friends of George “Perry” Floyd, Minnesota families impacted by injustice, and the people who’ve preserved the Memorial for 12 months.