Watch live: a memorial for George Floyd has begun in Minneapolis after days of protests
Reverend Al Sharpton, a civil rights activist, to give eulogy at serviceHis death sparked protests across the US and worldwideSharpton: I want us to not sit here and act like we had a funeral on the schedule. George Floyd should not be among the deceased. He did not die of common health conditions'We will seek justice in his name.
The memorial at the Frank J Lindquist sanctuary at North Central University was the first service to be held in the next six days across three communities where Floyd was born, grew up and died.Black Lives Matter: In their own wordsThe German Chancellor said the murder of George Floyd was a"very very terrible thing" and called for reconciliation.
"I work with elected presidents around the world and of course with the American president and I hope that we can bring peace to this country."Inside the sanctuary in Minneapolis, George Floyd's golden casket was flanked by white and purple flowers. Demonstrators, many wearing protective face masks, had been due to gather in nearby Victoria Square but moved to the larger area to aid social distancing.
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