County Administration Center Lights Up In Honor Of George Floyd

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — The San Diego County Administration Center lit up in crimson red and gold Monday night to honor George Floyd, a black man who died on Memorial Day after being pinned down by a now-fired Minneapolis police officer. His death has sparked protests across the country and around the world — including throughout the county.

Civil rights activist Shane Harris, founder and president of the People's Alliance for Justice, asked the county to light up the building in the colors of Floyd's high school alma mater in Houston.

"San Diego lights up in honor of George Floyd and in solidarity with many other cities doing the same," Harris said.

"We light up because it is time now to do the important reform work needed to address the long standing systemic issues that have heavily affected African Americans for far too long in this country. We light up to mark a place of change in America regarding police brutality and racial justice. The time is now and the moment is right. We have been patient enough."

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