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Texas Southern University Offers George Floyd's 6-year-old Daughter Full Scholarship

Posted by Thandiubani on Thu 11th Jun, 2020 - tori.ng

Daughter of late George Floyd has been offered full scholarship by Texas Southern University.

Gianna Floyd
Gianna Floyd
 
Texas Southern University has announced it would give a full scholarship to George Floyd's 6-year-old daughter, Gianna Floyd.
 
The announcement was made on Tuesday night, the day the black man was buried in his hometown of Houston.
 
TSU said on the school’s Facebook page: 'The Board of Regents of Texas Southern University (TSU) honors the memory of George Floyd on the day that he is laid to eternal rest. Mr. Floyd was a lifelong citizen of the Third Ward and a revered graduate of Jack Yates High School.
 
'The Board, in conjunction with the TSU Foundation Board, has approved a fund to provide a full scholarship for Floyd’s beloved daughter, Gianna. TSU’s executive and academic staff will prepare a place for Miss Floyd if she wishes to attend the University.'
 
George Floyd, 46, died on May 25 after former Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds. His death has sparked worldwide protests and calls for racial justice.
 



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