Gianna, the 6-year-old daughter of George Floyd, has been offered a full scholarship from Texas Southern University in memory of her late father, CNN reported.
The school announced it would been awarding Gianna a full ride on the same day her dad was laid to rest following his death while in police custody, a moment which has sparked global demands for an end to police brutality.
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