Demonstration of solidarity to be held in Providence in honor of George Floyd
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Four years ago, a Minneapolis man by the name of George Floyd was killed by Officer Derek Chauvin.
Floyd’s death in 2020 sparked protests across the country against police violence, police brutality, and lack of accountability.
Today, Care New England Staff Members at Butler, Kent, and Woman and Infants Hospitals along with Providence Center will hold a demonstration of solidarity at 9:29 a.m. this morning.
The time of the demonstration will symbolize the 9 minutes and 29 seconds in which Floyd was handcuffed to the ground and killed.
“As a health system deeply committed to access and equity, we remain steadfast in delivering the highest standard of care to all individuals, irrespective of their identities, experiences, or beliefs,” they wrote in a joint a statement.
