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Americans remember George Floyd on fifth anniversary of his death

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George Floyd , 46 , was killed by police in Minneapolis five years ago .

His death led to nationwide protests against racism and police brutality.

Many hailed a national "reckoning" with racism after Floyd 's death, though, seems to be fading.

President Donald Trump is rolling back police reforms in Minneapolis and other cities.

Recent surveys suggest Americans believe there have been no meaningful changes.

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