New George Floyd biography explores systemic racism and global movement

Zoom in: The 432-page book is based on hundreds of interviews with Floyd's friends and family, "civil rights icons" and political leaders, according to the publisher.

What they're saying: Associated Press book reviewer Jeff Rowe writes that the authors did "a masterful, thorough and even-handed job" of achieving their goal of analyzing the policies that impact Floyd's life without "[absolving him] of responsibility for his actions."

Of note: Next week marks two years since Floyd's death under the knee of then-Minneapolis Police Department officer Derek Chauvin sparked protests across the nation.

Go deeper: Read an excerpt of the book via The Washington Post.