A Statement on the Killing of George Floyd

George Floyd should be with us today. We share in the community’s sadness and anger as we all struggle to process his violent death, and we grieve for his family and friends.

The senseless killing of George Floyd highlights the systemic racism that permeates society and continually puts Black people at risk. As a Foundation we raise our voice against racism, hate, and discrimination, and we commit to supporting the health, well-being and safety of our communities. We stand with our grantee partners who have long led and served the community, as together we address the root causes and outcomes of racism.

Our commitment includes condemning racism, violence and aggression and the murder of our Black and Brown neighbors. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation unequivocally denounces the killing of George Floyd and demands that justice be served.