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George Floyd's daughter offered full scholarship to Texas Southern University

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George Floyd's 6-year-old daughter opens up about her dad
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ByNicole Pelletiere
June 10, 2020, 2:45 PM

Texas Southern University is honoring the memory of George Floyd by providing a full scholarship for his 6-year-old daughter, Gianna.

TSU announced the offer Tuesday on its website as thousands of mourners, family and friends gathered in Houston, where Floyd grew up, to lay him to rest.

"This Board is committed to education and understands that a college degree is one of many powerful steps toward a productive and successful life," said Albert H. Myres, chair of the Board of Regents. "We know that this gesture cannot take the place of her dad’s loving presence, but we hope that it will contribute to easing her journey through life."

Floyd was born in North Carolina though lived most of his life in Houston, where he graduated from Jack Yates High School near TSU.

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Floyd later moved to Minneapolis, where he died May 25 after he was pinned down by police officer Derek Chauvin.

Following his death, demonstrations in Minnesota spread across the nation with protesters calling to end police brutality.

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Gianna Floyd, the daughter of George Floyd, sits with Roxie Washington as they attend the funeral service for George Floyd at The Fountain of Praise church, June 9, 2020, in Houston.
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In a recent interview with "Good Morning America," Gianna Floyd said she wants people to know, "I miss him."

Her mother, Roxie Washington told "GMA" Floyd just wanted Gianna "to have the best."

In a nod to strengthen Floyd’s legacy, TSU said, it's offering "an educational pathway for his daughter."

George Floyd's daughter, Gianna Floyd, 6, is seen during a press conference at Minneapolis City Hall following the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minn., June 2, 2020.
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TSU chairman Gerald Smith said the scholarship for the child will be privately funded.

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