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Earlier this month, I was honored to be asked to speak at the local memorial service for George Floyd. His horrific and tragic killing by a Minneapolis police officer has not only shaken the nation, but has had a direct and personal impact on our own community. George Floyd was our neighbor — he was born right here in Fayetteville and members of his family still live here.
A North Carolina congressman is seeking bipartisan support for a police reform bill he hopes will honor the memory of George Floyd while supporting proper law enforcement efforts.
Rep. Richard Hudson, a Republican who represents the state's 8th District, released a "discussion draft" of what he's calling the George Floyd Justice Act.
Floyd, a Black man who was born in Fayetteville, died after being pinned to the ground by a white Minneapolis police officer. The death sparked protests across the country.