Today, the world says goodbye to George Floyd.
04.06.2020 - 22:31 / etonline.com
Following days of nationwide protests, George Floyd's family and friends will now get to celebrate his life.
The first in a series of memorial services honoring the 46-year-old man, who died on May 25 while in police custody, began Thursday at North Central University's Frank J. Lindquist Sanctuary in Minneapolis.
The service opened with a scripture reading from Rev. Jerry McAfee, pastor of New Salem Missionary Baptist Church. It was followed up with the announcement of a scholarship fund set in
Today, the world says goodbye to George Floyd.
George Floyd.The last in a series of memorial services for the 46-year-old Minneapolis man, who died in police custody last month, took place at the Fountain of Praise church in Houston, Texas, on Tuesday, with a burial to follow. Floyd will be laid to rest in Pearland, next to his beloved mother.Fountain of Praise co-pastors, Pastor Remus E.
As George Floyd protests continue to rage in the US, celebrities are taking a stand to speak up and contribute in their own little way. Selena Gomez is one such star.
Mourners filed into a sanctuary in Minneapolis on Thursday for the first in a series of memorials to George Floyd, whose death at the hands of police has sparked sporadic violence and turbulent protests around the world against racial injustice.
Drake, 33, is applauding the charges made against officers Thomas Lane, J. Kueng and Tou Thao for their involvement in the death of 46-year-old George Floyd.
By Dave McNary
Many celebrities are joining the nationwide protests sparked by the May 25 death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minn. Across the country, people have been protesting against police brutality, specifically against the black community, in the wake of a shocking video that shows Floyd being taken into custody by an officer who places his knee on his neck.
Thousands of people have been arrested as protests continued across the United States for an eighth night following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week in police custody.
JAY-Z has taken to the nation’s top newspapers to decry the death of George Floyd while in Minneapolis P.D. custody.
George Floyd will be laid to rest after numerous memorials are held in his honor across the country. According to NBC News, the 46-year-old is set to be memorialized in the three cities he resided in throughout his lifetime. The first of the three events will take place at the Trask Word and Worship Center at North Central University, located in Minneapolis, the same city where George Floyd died while under arrest by former police officer Derek Chauvin.
LL Cool J has proved he’s still got it when it comes to delivering powerful messages via rap. He didn’t need a beat or background track for the 2:39 message he released via an Instagram video on June 1.
Nickelodeon went off air today (June 2) for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, which was the same amount of time that a police officer had his knee on top of George Floyd‘s neck, that ultimately led to his tragic murder.
On May 31, Lizzo opened up in an emotional, tearful Instagram Live video broadcasted to her fans, where she shared her dismay and frustration over the ongoing protests following the death of an unarmed Black man, George Floyd, in Minneapolis, MN on May 25. In the video, the “Like A Girl” singer, 32, became incredible upset at the ongoing police brutality seen across the nation.