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Celebrities and Politicians Gather to Honor George Floyd

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By Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer Hundreds of people, including prominent celebrities and politicians, gathered Thursday in Minneapolis to honor George Floyd, the man whose death sparked nationwide protests against police brutality.

The memorial was held at North Central University in downtown Minneapolis, a few miles from the scene of Floyd’s death. Rev.

Al Sharpton was set to give the eulogy, and several family members shared memories of his upbringing. “Everybody wants justice for George,” said his brother, Philonis. “He’s gonna get it.” Ben Crump, the family attorney, spoke about the family’s conversation with Tyler Perry.

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