Rise & Remember is George Floyd Global Memorial's Annual 3-Day Celebration that commemorates the life of George "Perry" Floyd.
Rise & Remember also exists to remember those who have been killed unjustly and to bring people together to rise to the occasion to pursue racial justice. Our vision is to host an annual global festival, conference, and gala that fosters community engagement and builds racial equity.
The theme of Rise & Remember 2023 is Ubuntu. Ubuntu is a Xhosa ( Kōs-uh ) word which serves as a name or symbol for sharing what you have, as in “My humanity is inextricably bound up in yours.” Many also know it as "I am because we are". Ubuntu states that true healing only comes by recognizing our common humanity and our common destiny.
There are sub-themes throughout the 3 days of Rise and Remember. For instance, the conference and gala will be, Ubuntu: Make the Impossible, Possible. The festival will have a theme focused on the neighbors, caretakers, and people who tend to George Floyd Square every day.
We hope to embody the spirit of Ubuntu and create energy that will be felt and absorbed globally.
