Who was George Floyd, the man who sparked a movement?
Al JazeeraAn 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 Williams recalled at his eulogy service in Minneapolis. An 'eerie' parallel of two knees: Floyd's death renews debate on Kaepernick protesthttps://t.co/yIyANGitiC pic.twitter.com/oecYjBoyOO — ABC Columbia June 3, 2020 James also posted a photo of himself wearing a shirt emblazoned with the words “I can’t breathe”, which were the last words of both Eric Garner, killed in New York in 2014, and Floyd. Floyd’s death sparked a movement that is drawing calls to defund the police, but according to DJD, another Lawson brother and friend of Floyd who spoke to NPR, he cannot help but remember his “brother”.
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When and how did George Floyd die?
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George Floyd death anniversary marked by marches and memorials
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George Floyd’s family holds rally, march in his memory
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In life, George Floyd struggled to find his place. In death, everyone knows his name
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For George Floyd, a complicated life and a notorious death
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`He is going to change the world': Funeral held for Floyd
Associated PressGeorge Floyd hailed as 'cornerstone of a movement' at funeral
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The Rev. Al Sharpton remembers George Floyd as an ‘ordinary brother’ who changed the world
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Family reflects on George Floyd’s legacy at his Houston funeral
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Crowds Gather For George Floyd's Memorial In Houston
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Emotional, Stirring Memorial Service Held For George Floyd In Minneapolis
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The HinduThousands march in Houston to pay tribute to George Floyd
The HinduGeorge Floyd's brother says Donald Trump barely let him speak during their conversation
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Protests, some violent, spread in wake of George Floyd death
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Protests, some violent, spread in wake of George Floyd death
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George Floyd: As heated protests continue, Minnesota governor warns of ‘extremely dangerous situation’
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George Floyd: LeBron James joins chorus of athletes speaking out about killing
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