Almost two weeks after his death at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer, George Floyd was laid to rest in hometown Houston, Texas. A sea of mourners gathered on the streets to pay their last respects, many others stood in long queues during Floyd's public memorial.
Celebrities and Politicians Gather to Honor George Floyd
04.06.2020 - 22:33 / variety.com
By Gene Maddaus
Senior Media Writer
Hundreds of people, including prominent celebrities and politicians, gathered Thursday in Minneapolis to honor George Floyd, the man whose death sparked nationwide protests against police brutality.
The memorial was held at North Central University in downtown Minneapolis, a few miles from the scene of Floyd’s death. Rev. Al Sharpton was set to give the eulogy, and several family members shared memories of his upbringing.
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