His Name Is George Floyd

Drawing on extensive reporting, 'His Name Is George Floyd: One Man's Life and the Struggle for Racial Justice' presents a profound biography of George Floyd, tracing his life from childhood in the Third Ward of Houston to his final moments in Minneapolis. This Pulitzer Prize-winning work by Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa contextualizes his story within generations of American history, examining systemic racism and the ongoing fight for civil rights through the lens of one man's journey.
Why You Should Read?
Offers a comprehensive and humanizing biographical account of George Floyd's life.
Provides essential historical context for understanding racial injustice and its systemic roots in America.
Written by two acclaimed Washington Post reporters, based on meticulous research and interviews.
Deepens understanding of the events that sparked a global movement for racial equality.