George Floyd, the unarmed man who was murdered by police while in custody in Minneapolis inspiring global protests against police brutality and systemic racism, is being honored across the country in a series of memorial services.
The first service will take place in Minneapolis on Thursday (June 4) at North Central University from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. with a eulogy from Reverend Al Sharpton, his family attorney confirmed to CNN.
Two days later, a service will then be held in North Carolina, where he was born, at the Cape Fear Conference B Headquarters with a public viewing from 11 a.m.
to 1 p.m., followed by a private family service at 3 p.m., according to the Hoke County Sheriff. “As the Sheriff of Hoke County, I’m asking on behalf of the Fl