Friends, families and strangers will mourn George Floyd's death and pay tribute to his life at a memorial today, the first of a handful of services to honor him.
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Friends, families and strangers are expected to mourn George Floyd's death and honor his life at a memorial on Thursday, the first of a handful ofIt was just over a week ago that Floyd's death was caught on camera. His name has now become synonymous with a fight for justice and against police brutality.
The service begins at 1 p.m. local time at North Central University in Minneapolis, where he lived and died. George Floyd, who died in Minneapolis police custody, is seen with his daughter Gianna in an undated family photo in Minneapolis. George Floyd, who died in Minneapolis police custody, is seen with his daughter Gianna in an undated family photo in Minneapolis.Rev. Al Sharpton will deliver a"national eulogy," and attorney Benjamin Crump, who is representing the Floyd family, will deliver a"national criminal justice address."
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