Friends in Houston's 3rd Ward reflect on year that followed George Floyd's murder

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A year after the killing of George Floyd, ABC13 Photojournalist Francisco Barragan takes you to Cuney Homes in Houston's Third Ward, where George Floyd grew up and attended Yates High School. A friend of Floyd's took a moment to reflect a year after his murder. You can watch the poignant discussion in the video player above.

Houston has embraced the memory of Floyd, the 46-year-old who was killed in Minneapolis under police custody, and how his death has helped shape conversations of race across America.
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In addition to several murals visible around the city, Houston now has a park dedicated to Floyd in Third Ward.