1 big thing

Remembering their names


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Today marks one year since George Floyd was murdered in Minneapolis. His death galvanized a nation -- and reminded us of how many other names there are, of those killed by police. Many of the families left behind are struggling to recover, years and decades later.

  • Plus, some schools won’t offer remote learning come fall.
  • And, the start of a spaceflight revolution.
  • Guests: Axios' Russell Contreras, Bryan Walsh, and Miriam Kramer.

    Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Sabeena Singhani, Naomi Shavin, Alex Sugiura and Michael Hanf. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected].

    Go deeper:

    • Makeshift memorials tell a lonely story
    • New York City schools will have no remote option this fall
    • Welcome to the spaceflight revolution
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