George Floyd Funeral Service in Houston
2020-06-09T11:56:30-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvMWVlXC8yMDIwMDYwOTEyMjU1NDAwMV9oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==A memorial service was held for George Floyd in his hometown of Houston. Mr. Floyd, who died in Minneapolis police custody on May 25, 2020, was to be buried next to his mother at the Houston Memorial Gardens in Pearland, Texas. Among the speakers were George Floyd’s family and friends, local clergy members, and several pubic officials, including former Vice President Joe Biden, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner (D), and two members of Houston’s congressional delegation, Representatives Al Green and Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX). The memorial service, which was held at the Fountain of Praise Church, concluded with a eulogy by Reverend Al Sharpton.
A memorial service was held for George Floyd in his hometown of Houston. Mr. Floyd, who died in Minneapolis police custody on May 25, 2020, … read more
A memorial service was held for George Floyd in his hometown of Houston. Mr. Floyd, who died in Minneapolis police custody on May 25, 2020, was to be buried next to his mother at the Houston Memorial Gardens in Pearland, Texas. Among the speakers were George Floyd’s family and friends, local clergy members, and several pubic officials, including former Vice President Joe Biden, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner (D), and two members of Houston’s congressional delegation, Representatives Al Green and Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX). The memorial service, which was held at the Fountain of Praise Church, concluded with a eulogy by Reverend Al Sharpton. close
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- President Bush Statement on George Floyd
George W. Bush Presidential Center - President Carter Statement on George Floyd
The Carter Center - President Clinton Statement on George Floyd
The Clinton Foundation - President Obama Statement on George Floyd
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- Joe Biden U.S. Vice President (Former) United States
- Gusta Booker Pastor Emeritus Greater St. Matthew Baptist Church (Houston, TX)
- LaTonya Floyd Sister
- Philonise Floyd Brother
- Rodney Floyd Brother
- Al Sharpton Jr. Founder and President National Action Network
- Kimberly Burrell Gospel Singer
- Kurt Carr Gospel Singer
- Earnesia Claborn-Dangerfield Friend
- Zacardi Cortez Gospel Singer
- Marcus Cosby Senior Pastor Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church (Houston, TX)
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- Nakitta Foxx Singer
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- William Lawson Pastor Emeritus Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church (Houston, TX)
- Kathleen McGee Aunt
- Ivy McGregor Philanthropist
- Arthur Rucker Minister Fountain of Praise (Houston, TX)
- Dray Tate Singer and Songwriter
- Kathy Taylor Gospel Singer
- Michael Tolds Singer
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- Steve Wells Senior Pastor South Main Baptist Church (Houston, TX)
- Ralph Douglas West Senior Pastor and Founder Community of Faith Church (Houston, TX)
- Cyril White Friend
- Mary White Prison Ministry Head Fountain of Praise (Houston, TX)
- Brooke Williams Niece
- Mia Wright Executive Director and Co-Pastor Fountain of Praise (Houston, TX)
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