The Minnesota Vikings have been one of the most proactive teams since George Floyd's death in police custody earlier this year. While the team opens their season against the Green Bay Packers, Floyd's family is expected to be present in U.S. Bank Stadium when Minnesota kicks off on Sunday, per ESPN's Courtney Cronin.
Back in May, the entire world became acclimated with Floyd's name after his tragic death in police custody. In response to his death, the Vikings were one of the first teams to release a statement, sending their condolences to his family.
Of course, Floyd was a Houston native whose death took place in Minnesota after moving there for a job. As a result, there were plenty of peaceful protests that took place in Minnesota and around the world, with Minneapolis turning into the epicenter for racial justice demonstrations.
Seeing that he was a resident of Minneapolis, the Vikings felt the tragedy that was caused in the same city they play games in. After discussing ways they could help create change, Minnesota elected to conduct multiple ideas to help combat systemic racism and racial injustice.
As an effort to help those affected, Minnesota's organization created a scholarship in Floyd's name. Along with the scholarship, the Vikings donated $5 million toward social justice causes.
Without a doubt, nothing can be done to bring Floyd back and it's absolutely awful what his family has gone through since his passing. But while they continue to cope with his tragic death, the Vikings are hoping to lift their spirits by inviting them to Sunday's contest versus the Packers.
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