By Arré Bench Jun. 05, 2020
“Daddy changed the world,” says George Floyd’s six-year-old daughter Gianna in a heartwarming video which has gone viral on social media.
George Floyd’s six-year-old daughter does not know that her father was killed by police officials, but she knows that he is gone and it has had an impact on the world. In a video which has now gone viral on social media, Gianna Floyd can be heard saying, “Daddy changed the world.”
The little girl seated on Stephen Jackson Sr’s shoulders, her father’s close friend and a former NBA player, responded to the question “Daddy did what?” loud and clear.
Jackson, who uploaded the video to his Instagram, can also be heard repeating the same line alongside a free-spirited Gianna. “That’s right GiGi ‘Daddy changed the world’ George Floyd the name of change, ” his caption read.
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The tear-jerking video shot after the press conference at the Minneapolis City Hall on Tuesday, June 2, wherein Floyd’s family demanded justice over his cruel death, has been shared by people across the world.
Kamala Harris, US Senator for California, said she was both “heartbroken and inspired” by Gianna’s words.
Heartbroken and inspired by these words from George Floyd’s daughter. Yes, Gianna, he changed the world. pic.twitter.com/0BYAWbcSnr
— Kamala Harris (@SenKamalaHarris) June 3, 2020
Michael Dapaah, best known as Big Shaq, cheered on little Gianna.
This made me smile this morning #GeorgeFloyd Daughter Floyd Gianna Floyd recognising the impact of her father ❤️ pic.twitter.com/oRzDGG87Gi
— Michael Dapaah (@MichaelDapaah) June 3, 2020
Bernice King, daughter of Martin Luther King Jr, shamed America for waking up after a six-year-old lost her father. “Children shouldn’t have to lose their fathers for social change,” she said.
I think America should feel an extreme weight of moral shame that the murder of this little girl’s father is what it took for an awakening (and some still remain asleep). Children shouldn’t have to lose their fathers for social change. https://t.co/9MCMUWe0wv
— Be A King (@BerniceKing) June 3, 2020
King herself was around Gianna’s age when her father was assassinated.
Across the world, people continue to stand in solidarity with the Floyd family and their loss has moved America to fight for change and for justice.
“daddy changed the world.” george floyd’s daughter, gianna floyd, on the impact her father has had. no, she isn’t crying. she is fighting for her dad’s legacy, she is fighting for black people, she is fighting for change. pic.twitter.com/LvKXyhIwfR
— sar loves camila (@bippitycabello) June 3, 2020
Seeing Gianna smile is both heartbreaking and healing.
“DADDY CHANGED THE WORLD!” #GeorgeFloyd’s 6-year-old daughter Gianna smiles as she remembers her father’s love & legacy ❤️💔 This is heartbreaking to watch, yet her smile is so healing. Praying for the family who has to live with the tragedy for the rest of their life 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/dRfUBHhTY4
— Neima Abdulahi (@NeimerDreamer) June 3, 2020
The six year-old also appeared on Good Morning America with her mother Roxie Washington. “I miss him… he played with me,” Gianna said.
Washington called Floyd a good father who only wanted his daughter “to have the best”. “That was his baby. He loved his little girl,” she said.
EXCLUSIVE: “I miss him.” George Floyd’s 6-year-old daughter speaks out about her dad for first time. https://t.co/bBGr4T4Es4 pic.twitter.com/d4dkj5AMEy
— Good Morning America (@GMA) June 3, 2020
It has been an uphill battle to correct America’s broken system that has time and again failed to protect its black citizens. The fight is best summed by Rev Al Sharpto’s eulogy at Floyd’s memorial on June 4: “It’s time for us to stand up in George’s name and say, ’Get your knee off our necks.’”
With Gianna, the hope lives on.
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