The United States had the look more than ever turned to Minneapolis on Thursday. A ceremony in tribute to George Floyd was held at the christian university North Central of the city, in the presence of family, religious leaders or politicians and celebrities. The leading american civil rights leader Al Sharpton has, in particular, delivered a eulogy poignant.
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"You have changed the world George" he started, in a speech to the accent-political tinged with sadness but also of hope for a better world, with the promise to " continue the fight ". All the participants had come to honor the memory of this African-American, whose death at 46 years old, under the knee of a white policeman on may 25, triggered a deep wave of anger across the United States.
"George Floyd should not be among the dead,"
The ceremony, in the presence of personalities as black as the rapper T. I. or the comedian Kevin Hart, began with a moving interpretation of "Amazing Grace" after the mayor, white, Minneapolis knelt down in tears in front of the coffin. In particular, it has been marked by a period of silence of 8 minutes and 46 seconds, the time during which the police officer Derek Chauvin remained kneeling on the neck of George Floyd in spite of his entreaties.
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Taking the floor, the brother of the deceased, Philonise Floyd, has denounced the applause "the pandemic of racism and discrimination" that has prevailed. "George Floyd should not be among the dead. He did not die of a health problem common. It is the death of a dysfunction common in the american judicial system ", has also launched the reverend Al Sharpton during his eulogy.
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" What happened to Floyd happens every day in this country, in the sectors of education, health services and in all aspects of american life. It is time for us to rise in tribute to George and say, 'Remove your knees to our necks' ", he proclaimed, calling the police to account. Another ceremony is planned for Saturday in North Carolina, before the funeral Monday in Houston, Texas.
