The Rev. Al Sharpton remembers George Floyd as an ‘ordinary brother’ who changed the world
4 years, 7 months ago

The Rev. Al Sharpton remembers George Floyd as an ‘ordinary brother’ who changed the world

CNN  

CNN — George Floyd was an “ordinary brother” from Houston’s housing projects who “nobody thought much about,” which makes his central role in a generational movement that much more powerful, the Rev. Pallbearers bring George Floyd's casket into the Fountain of Praise church in Houston on Tuesday, June 9. Johannes Eisele/AFP/Getty Images People watch the funeral procession pass by after Floyd's service on Tuesday. But George Floyd answered the question in death when it was asked in Isaiah, ‘Who should I send?’ Oh God have mercy on us, there was a tall man by the name of Big Floyd who stood up and said ‘send me.’” Floyd’s life in Houston Family members react as they view the casket during the funeral of George Floyd on Tuesday at The Fountain of Praise church in Houston, Texas.

Funeral Democratic Texas Service Brother Family Members Biden Images Getty Images George Joe Biden His Life Sharpton Minneapolis Floyd George Floyd Rev Casket Its Duty Philonise Houston Memorial Gardens Pearland Rodney Floyd His Memorial Service Johannes Eisele Raeford Houston Memorial  floyds  images  sharpton  ordinary  george  brother  changed  remembers  floyd  service  casket  al  houston  memorial  j  rev  funeral  world

History of this topic

Anniversary of George Floyd’s killing: Changes were made, but short of ‘reckoning’ on racial justice
1 year, 7 months ago

Anniversary of George Floyd’s killing: Changes were made, but short of ‘reckoning’ on racial justice

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police, and the fervent protests that erupted around the world, looked to many observers like the catalyst needed for a nationwide reckoning on racism in policing. Now, three years since Floyd’s murder, proponents of federal actions — such as banning chokeholds and changing the so-called qualified immunity protections …

‘Your legacy will last forever': Leaders, celebs mark George Floyd’s death anniversary
3 years, 7 months ago

‘Your legacy will last forever': Leaders, celebs mark George Floyd’s death anniversary

Hindustan Times  

People around the world on Tuesday marked the first death anniversary of George Floyd, a Black man who was murdered by a white police officer in Minneapolis, US. George Floyd’s death became a watershed moment in American history with a rejuvenated Black Lives Matter movement. While police brutality against people of colour, especially those from the Black community, has been …

Floyd family meets with Biden and Harris at White House
3 years, 7 months ago

Floyd family meets with Biden and Harris at White House

CNN  

CNN — President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris met on Tuesday with the family of George Floyd exactly one year after he was killed by a Minneapolis police officer, sparking nationwide protests against racism and police brutality. Floyd’s brother, Philonise Floyd, told reporters the family had a “great” meeting with the President and vice president and said: “He’s …

George Floyd death anniversary marked by marches and memorials
3 years, 7 months ago

George Floyd death anniversary marked by marches and memorials

CNN  

CNN — As the nation honored the life of George Floyd with memorial events and marches, Floyd’s family and supporters said they have been encouraged by the progress made in the year since he was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer. “And they’ve had to relive that pain and grief each and every time those horrific 9 minutes and 29 …

George Floyd’s family holds rally, march in brother’s memory
3 years, 7 months ago

George Floyd’s family holds rally, march in brother’s memory

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Members of George Floyd’s family, and others who lost loved ones to police encounters, joined activists and citizens in Minneapolis for a march that was one of several events planned nationwide to mark the one-year anniversary of Floyd’s death. Hundreds of people gathered for the rally Sunday in front of the courthouse in downtown Minneapolis where former police …

George Floyd’s family holds rally, march in his memory
3 years, 7 months ago

George Floyd’s family holds rally, march in his memory

LA Times  

Artist Dennis Owes, 31, from Ghana, puts the finishing touches on his portrait of George Floyd during a rally on Sunday, May 23, 2021, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. Members of George Floyd’s family, and others who lost loved ones in police encounters, joined activists and citizens in Minneapolis on Sunday for a march that was one of …

In life, George Floyd struggled to find his place. In death, everyone knows his name
3 years, 8 months ago

In life, George Floyd struggled to find his place. In death, everyone knows his name

The Telegraph  

His name has been on the lips of protesters everywhere chanting that black lives matter; it has become a global rallying call, a byword for racial injustice and police brutality. George Floyd, a black man killed with a white policeman’s knee on his neck, has become a parable in America’s aching racial story that has resonated far beyond Minnesota. A …

George Floyd’s death more than a case and a cause, his brother says as he watches Derek Chauvin trial
3 years, 9 months ago

George Floyd’s death more than a case and a cause, his brother says as he watches Derek Chauvin trial

CNN  

CNN — Philonise Floyd, the brother of George Floyd, says it has been an “emotional roller-coaster” sitting in the courtroom for the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. “To everybody else, it was a case and a cause,” Floyd told CNN’s Alisyn Camerota on Tuesday morning when he appeared with family attorney Benjamin Crump. Crump told Camerota that …

Houston mural honoring George Floyd is unveiled in front of his high school alma mater
3 years, 11 months ago

Houston mural honoring George Floyd is unveiled in front of his high school alma mater

CNN  

CNN — Houston, Texas, leaders unveiled a two-block mural Saturday, dedicated to George Floyd and located directly in front of his alma mater, Jack Yates High School. “We come to celebrate the life and legacy of our hometown hero, Mr. George Floyd,” Carl Davis, chairman for the Houston Society for Change, said during the dedication ceremony over the weekend. Davis …

George Floyd’s brother rallies voters on Election Day
4 years, 2 months ago

George Floyd’s brother rallies voters on Election Day

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The murmurs spread quickly among the poll workers late Tuesday morning at a Brooklyn neighborhood station: George Floyd’s brother was present. Get these people to understand what happened to me can happen to anybody.’” On Tuesday, Terrence’s black hoodie and face mask included the words “I can’t breathe,” “Justice for George,” and “8:46,” the number of minutes …

Ne-Yo sings at George Floyd’s funeral as he thanks him for ‘changing the world’
4 years, 6 months ago

Ne-Yo sings at George Floyd’s funeral as he thanks him for ‘changing the world’

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ne-Yo delivered a tearful performance …

‘He is going to change the world’: Over 500 mourners remember George Floyd at Houston funeral; some states mull policies on use of police force
4 years, 6 months ago

‘He is going to change the world’: Over 500 mourners remember George Floyd at Houston funeral; some states mull policies on use of police force

Firstpost  

George Floyd was fondly remembered Tuesday as “Big Floyd” — a father and brother, athlete and neighborhood mentor, and now a catalyst for change — at a funeral for the black man whose death has sparked a global reckoning over police brutality and racial prejudice Houston: George Floyd was fondly remembered Tuesday as “Big Floyd” — a father and brother, …

`He is going to change the world': Funeral held for Floyd
4 years, 7 months ago

`He is going to change the world': Funeral held for Floyd

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — George Floyd was fondly remembered Tuesday as “Big Floyd” — a father and brother, athlete and neighborhood mentor, and now a catalyst for change — at a funeral for the black man whose death has sparked a global reckoning over police brutality and racial prejudice. Cellphone video of the encounter, including Floyd’s pleas of “I can’t breathe,” ignited …

George Floyd hailed as 'cornerstone of a movement' at funeral
4 years, 7 months ago

George Floyd hailed as 'cornerstone of a movement' at funeral

The Hindu  

George Floyd, a black man whose death under the knee of a white police officer roused worldwide protests against racial injustice, was memorialized at his funeral on Tuesday as “an ordinary brother” transformed by fate into the “cornerstone of a movement.” During a four-hour service broadcast live on every major U.S. television network from a church in Floyd's boyhood home …

'Please Listen': George Floyd's Brother Testifies In House Judiciary Hearing
4 years, 7 months ago

'Please Listen': George Floyd's Brother Testifies In House Judiciary Hearing

NPR  

'Please Listen': George Floyd's Brother Testifies In House Judiciary Hearing Enlarge this image toggle caption Brendan Smialowski/Pool/AFP via Getty Images Brendan Smialowski/Pool/AFP via Getty Images Updated at 3:30 p.m. "I couldn't take care of George that day he was killed, but maybe by speaking with you today, I can help make sure that his death would not be in vain. …

George Floyd Laid To Rest In Houston After Emotional Service
4 years, 7 months ago

George Floyd Laid To Rest In Houston After Emotional Service

NPR  

George Floyd Laid To Rest In Houston After Emotional Service Thousands of people in Houston and around the country watched the funeral of George Floyd. JOHN BURNETT, BYLINE: The Reverend Remus Wright set the tone early in the service when he called on his packed church, The Fountain of Praise, to send George Floyd out in style. BURNETT: Houston could …

George Floyd’s brother calls for policing reform: ‘Stop the pain’
4 years, 7 months ago

George Floyd’s brother calls for policing reform: ‘Stop the pain’

CNN  

Washington CNN — George Floyd’s brother, Philonise Floyd, told House lawmakers on Wednesday that his brother “didn’t deserve to die over $20,” and called for police accountability and reform, saying, “Make the necessary changes to make law enforcement the solution and not the problem.” Philonise Floyd appeared Wednesday before the House Judiciary Committee for an oversight hearing on policing and …

‘We’ll never forget’: George Floyd’s funeral in pictures
4 years, 7 months ago

‘We’ll never forget’: George Floyd’s funeral in pictures

Al Jazeera  

Houston said farewell to George Floyd in a rousing hometown funeral on Tuesday, with poignant tributes and calls for justice for the 46-year-old Black man whose death “touched the world” and ignited global protests against police brutality and racism. Civil rights leader Al Sharpton delivered a fierce eulogy, punctuated by the deep chords of a church organ, in which he …

George Floyd funeral live: Latest updates as thousands attend memorial after police killing
4 years, 7 months ago

George Floyd funeral live: Latest updates as thousands attend memorial after police killing

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy George Floyd's private funeral service was held on …

Thousands mourn George Floyd in Texas amid calls for reform
4 years, 7 months ago

Thousands mourn George Floyd in Texas amid calls for reform

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — The last chance for the public to say goodbye to George Floyd drew thousands of mourners Monday to a church in Houston where he grew up, as his death two weeks ago continues to stoke protests in America and beyond over racial injustice, and spurred France to abruptly halt the use of police choke holds. “It just hurts,” …

George Floyd To Be Buried Next To His Mother In Houston
4 years, 7 months ago

George Floyd To Be Buried Next To His Mother In Houston

NPR  

George Floyd To Be Buried Next To His Mother In Houston George Floyd, 46, will be laid to rest Tuesday in his hometown of Houston. DAVID GREENE, HOST: Houston, Texas - where today, George Floyd will be laid to rest. BURNETT: And, of course, we won't know whether George Floyd actually changed the world until protests are followed up with …

Who was George Floyd, the man who sparked a movement?
4 years, 7 months ago

Who was George Floyd, the man who sparked a movement?

Al Jazeera  

An avid sports fan, father and brother, Floyd is laid to rest in Houston as those close to him mourn his loss. “When he would start singing and the whole team would start singing.” Floyd helped the football team make the state championships during his time at Yates High School. “He was the biggest LeBron James fan,” Floyd’s nephew Brandon …

George Floyd protests: US Navy will ban Confederate flag
4 years, 7 months ago

George Floyd protests: US Navy will ban Confederate flag

The Telegraph  

The US Navy is working to ban the Confederate battle flag from all public spaces on Navy installations, ships and aircraft, the service said on Tuesday, as the military grapples with questions about racial inequality raised by the Black Lives Matter protests. The Navy made the move amid demonstrations across the United States and other countries sparked by the death …

Family reflects on George Floyd’s legacy at his Houston funeral
4 years, 7 months ago

Family reflects on George Floyd’s legacy at his Houston funeral

LA Times  

As they gathered to lay George Floyd to rest Tuesday, extended family from across the country said they hoped to continue the movement that started in the wake of his death. 2 / 17 Family and friends of George Floyd enter the Fountain of Praise church for his funeral on Tuesday in Houston. 3 / 17 A man draws an …

Thousands mourn George Floyd in Texas amid calls for reform
4 years, 7 months ago

Thousands mourn George Floyd in Texas amid calls for reform

India Today  

The last chance for the public to say goodbye to George Floyd drew thousands of mourners Monday to a church in Houston where he grew up, as his death two weeks ago continues to stoke protests in America and beyond over racial injustice, and spurred France to abruptly halt the use of police choke holds. "It just hurts," said Philonise …

George Floyd protests: Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin has bail set at $1.8m, Donald Trump says there will be no disbandment of police
4 years, 7 months ago

George Floyd protests: Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin has bail set at $1.8m, Donald Trump says there will be no disbandment of police

ABC  

Bail for the former police officer charged with the murder of African-American man George Floyd has been raised to US$1.25 million and US President Donald Trump has rejected calls from some Democrats to defund police departments. Bail for the white former Minneapolis police officer charged with murdering African American George Floyd, whose death ignited two weeks of protests, was raised …

George Floyd funeral: Civil rights attorney pays respects
4 years, 7 months ago

George Floyd funeral: Civil rights attorney pays respects

LA Times  

As soon as he arrived in town, Daryl Washington drove to the mural and stared up at George Floyd’s eyes. For Black people in this country, Floyd’s last words — “I can’t breathe”— served as yet another devastating reminder of the dangers of interacting with the police. “What happened to George Floyd has been happening to brothers all across this …

June 8 George Floyd protest news
4 years, 7 months ago

June 8 George Floyd protest news

CNN  

Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP/Getty Images Texas Gov. The governor noted the significance of Floyd’s death for his state and the country, saying “George Floyd is going to change the arc of the future of the United States.” The governor said he had the opportunity to visit with the Floyd family and is committed to working with the family to “ensure we never …

Thousands of mourners visit George Floyd’s casket in Houston to pay respects
4 years, 7 months ago

Thousands of mourners visit George Floyd’s casket in Houston to pay respects

CNN  

CNN — Thousands of mourners gathered at The Fountain of Praise church in Houston on Monday to pay their respects to George Floyd, whose death in Minneapolis police custody has sparked protests around the United States and across the world. “If he was told he would have to sacrifice his life to bring the world together, and knowing him, I …

Mourners Pay Their Respects To George Floyd At Public Viewing In Houston
4 years, 7 months ago

Mourners Pay Their Respects To George Floyd At Public Viewing In Houston

NPR  

Mourners Pay Their Respects To George Floyd At Public Viewing In Houston Enlarge this image toggle caption Eric Gay/AP Eric Gay/AP Updated 10:50 p.m. Enlarge this image toggle caption Lucio Vasquez/Houston Public Media Lucio Vasquez/Houston Public Media His family will hold a private funeral service Tuesday in Houston. Sponsor Message Political figures in attendance Joe Biden, the former U.S. vice …

Somber memorials for George Floyd as protesters demand police reforms
4 years, 7 months ago

Somber memorials for George Floyd as protesters demand police reforms

LA Times  

The protests over the police killing of George Floyd took a sober turn Monday with memorials across the city as well as calls for fundamental changes in policing in Los Angeles. 1 / 18 Four coffins are displayed in downtown Los Angeles in memory of George Floyd and others killed by police. 2 / 18 Pastor Eddie Anderson, foreground, joins …

George Floyd’s Houston memorial reminds friends what they survived
4 years, 7 months ago

George Floyd’s Houston memorial reminds friends what they survived

LA Times  

OG Bezel, right, joins other visitors at the mural honoring George Floyd in the Third Ward in Houston on June 7, 2020. The new mural of George Floyd across from the public housing project where he grew up reads, “Texas made, Third Ward raised,” and to longtime friend Van Dickerson, that was a badge of honor. It was just: When …

Crowds Gather For George Floyd's Memorial In Houston
4 years, 7 months ago

Crowds Gather For George Floyd's Memorial In Houston

NPR  

Crowds Gather For George Floyd's Memorial In Houston A crowd has gathered in Houston Monday to pay respects to George Floyd. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: The city of Houston begins two days remembering and mourning George Perry Floyd Jr. Today his body lay in an open coffin in a megachurch for the public to pay respects. JOHN BURNETT, BYLINE: George Floyd …

Floyd mourned, celebrated as death used as call to action
4 years, 7 months ago

Floyd mourned, celebrated as death used as call to action

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — A mural honoring George Floyd was projected above his golden coffin, where mourners knelt and cried, paused and prayed Thursday at his memorial service. “The reason we could never be who we wanted and dreamed to be is you kept your knee on our neck,” Sharpton said in reference to Floyd’s May 25 arrest, during which a white …

George Floyd’s family gave me back my faith in America (opinion)
4 years, 7 months ago

George Floyd’s family gave me back my faith in America (opinion)

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Roxanne Jones, a founding editor of ESPN Magazine and former vice president at ESPN, has been a producer, reporter and editor at the New York Daily News and The Philadelphia Inquirer. When George Floyd wrapped his arms around you, she said during a nationally-televised memorial service to celebrate his life and to call for justice, “any problems you …

Emotional, Stirring Memorial Service Held For George Floyd In Minneapolis
4 years, 7 months ago

Emotional, Stirring Memorial Service Held For George Floyd In Minneapolis

NPR  

Emotional, Stirring Memorial Service Held For George Floyd In Minneapolis Floyd, who was killed while being forcefully restrained by police, was remembered as a loving brother during a memorial service as civil rights leaders called his death a catalyst for change. That is what Reverend Al Sharpton called for during an emotional memorial service yesterday for George Floyd in Minneapolis. …

George Floyd remembered at memorial service
4 years, 7 months ago

George Floyd remembered at memorial service

The Hindu  

Hundreds of mourners in Minneapolis on Thursday remembered George Floyd, the black man whose death in police custody set off a wave of nationwide protests that reached the doors of the White House and ignited a debate about race and justice. Derek Chauvin, 44, was fired from the Minneapolis police force and charged with second-degree murder after being filmed in …

Minneapolis says goodbye to George Floyd
4 years, 7 months ago

Minneapolis says goodbye to George Floyd

Al Jazeera  

First of several planned services to honour Floyd, an unarmed Black man killed by police, takes place in Minneapolis. Minneapolis, Minnesota, US – Hundreds gathered on Thursday for the first of several planned memorials for George Floyd, an unarmed Black man killed by police in Minneapolis, Minnesota last week. “The image that most of us have of George Floyd is …

George Floyd memorial marks moment of healing and reckoning for Minneapolis and country
4 years, 7 months ago

George Floyd memorial marks moment of healing and reckoning for Minneapolis and country

LA Times  

Musicians are set up near a portrait of Floyd at Thursday’s memorial. “Hopefully, with everybody out here like this, it will change.” He added: “It would take a miracle, though.” Shafi, a 21-year-old born in Kenya who’s lived her whole life on Minneapolis’ south side, said even though she couldn’t be inside the chapel, she wanted to be there for …

Thousands march in Houston to pay tribute to George Floyd
4 years, 7 months ago

Thousands march in Houston to pay tribute to George Floyd

The Hindu  

Tens of thousands of people marched peacefully through the streets of downtown Houston, wearing masks and chanting ‘Black Lives Matter’, to pay tribute to 46-year-old African-American George Floyd, whose death in police custody in Minneapolis triggered violent protest s across the United States. Chanting “hands up, don’t shoot” and “no justice, no peace”, the crowd, estimated to be over 60,000, …

June 2 George Floyd protest news
4 years, 7 months ago

June 2 George Floyd protest news

CNN  

Former President George W. Bush issued a statement about the death of George Floyd, saying that he and former first lady Laura Bush are “anguished by the brutal suffocation” of Floyd and “disturbed by the injustice and fear that suffocate our country.” The statement does not address President Trump’s response. It does say, “The heroes of America — from Frederick …

June 2 George Floyd protest news
4 years, 7 months ago

June 2 George Floyd protest news

CNN  

Former President George W. Bush issued a statement about the death of George Floyd, saying that he and former first lady Laura Bush are “anguished by the brutal suffocation” of Floyd and “disturbed by the injustice and fear that suffocate our country.” The statement does not address President Trump’s response. It does say, “The heroes of America — from Frederick …

June 2 George Floyd protest news
4 years, 7 months ago

June 2 George Floyd protest news

CNN  

Former President George W. Bush issued a statement about the death of George Floyd, saying that he and former first lady Laura Bush are “anguished by the brutal suffocation” of Floyd and “disturbed by the injustice and fear that suffocate our country.” The statement does not address President Trump’s response. It does say, “The heroes of America — from Frederick …

George Floyd's brother Terrence says demonstrating will 'not bring my brother back'
4 years, 7 months ago

George Floyd's brother Terrence says demonstrating will 'not bring my brother back'

ABC  

George Floyd's brother has pleaded for peace at the site where his brother died, saying destruction is "not going to bring my brother back at all". Key points: Terrence Floyd urged people to stop the violence and use their power at the ballot box He said his family were upset, but they were "peaceful" and "God fearing" The crowd chanted, …

White people pray in George Floyd's hometown of Houston and ask for black community's forgiveness
4 years, 7 months ago

White people pray in George Floyd's hometown of Houston and ask for black community's forgiveness

Daily Mail  

White parishioners have prayed for forgiveness after 'years and years of systematic racism' as they gathered in the area where George Floyd grew up in Houston, Texas. Floyd's death at 46 has also sparked conversation around the numerous killings of African Americans by law enforcement and white people, so during a vigil at the Cuney Homes in the Third Ward, …

Protests spread across US over George Floyd death: Live updates
4 years, 7 months ago

Protests spread across US over George Floyd death: Live updates

Al Jazeera  

Derek Chauvin charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter in death of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man. — Nicole Norfleet May 29, 2020 15:30 GMT – Minnesota governor apologises for CNN arrests, says there will be swift justice for Floyd Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said he expects “swift” justice for Floyd. 14:20 GMT – Biden ‘furious’ about Trump tweet Joe …

George Floyd's Brother Calls For Officers To Get Death Penalty: 'They Executed My Brother'
4 years, 7 months ago

George Floyd's Brother Calls For Officers To Get Death Penalty: 'They Executed My Brother'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Philonise Floyd is calling on four police officers to get the death penalty after his brother George Floyd died in their custody. “People are torn and hurt because they're tired of seeing black men die constantly, over and over again,” says Philonise Floyd, George Floyd's brother. My family will never see him again.” pic.twitter.com/p2oa0iVxor — New Day …

George Floyd’s brother on protesters: ‘They have pain. They have the same pain that I feel’
4 years, 7 months ago

George Floyd’s brother on protesters: ‘They have pain. They have the same pain that I feel’

CNN  

CNN — The brother of George Floyd — the man who died after pleading that he couldn’t breathe while a police officer held him down with his knee — said that he wants justice for his brother’s death after a second night of protests. “People are torn and hurt because they’re tired of seeing black men die constantly, over and …

George Floyd's death shows the power of social media as the US continues to grapple with racial tensions
4 years, 7 months ago

George Floyd's death shows the power of social media as the US continues to grapple with racial tensions

ABC  

Another black man has died at the hands of a white police officer, and Americans are again in mourning. 'They murdered my brother' The death of George Floyd has revived tensions between local police and the Minneapolis African-American community. This week, a recorded encounter in New York's Central Park, showing a white woman calling police on a black man, also …

Discover Related