George Floyd Remembered On His Birthday With Voter Registration Drive

MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM – JUNE 03: Graffiti artist Akse spray paints a mural of George Floyd in Manchester’s northern quarter on June 03, 2020 in Manchester, United Kingdom. The death of an African-American man, George Floyd, while in the custody of Minneapolis police has sparked protests across the United States, as well as demonstrations of solidarity in many countries around the world. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

George Floyd would have celebrated his 47th birthday today, October 14. In honor of his memory, his family has been hitting the streets, pushing for people to " be the change" by getting them to register to vote.

A new mural of George Floyd, worked on by local artist Ange Hillz, was displayed on Monday in Houston (George's hometown) just in time for his birthday. George is painted in a multicolor display, with 2 doves by him carrying signs that read the message, "BE THE CHANGE" and "GO VOTE".

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To make it more personal, the artwork is displayed on a wall outside of a corner store that George used to frequent. The gathering to reveal the display was small, as TMZ reported George's family wanted to keep things COVID-friendly and not make it too crowded.

During Monday's ceremony, we're told George's immediate kin were in attendance, along with U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, who sided with the message on the mural, which is to get out there and vote.

Public Memorial For George Floyd Held In Houston

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JUNE 08: Joshua Broussard kneels in front of a memorial and mural that honors George Floyd at the Scott Food Mart corner store in Houston's Third Ward where Mr. Floyd grew up on June 8, 2020 in Houston, Texas. The funeral and burial for George Floyd will be held June 9. Floyd died on May 25th while in Minneapolis police custody, sparking nationwide protests. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

George's brother told TMZ, the family wants to thank everyone for their support so far, and they're hoping citizens vote in large numbers between now and Nov. 3.

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