George Floyd Memorial Services Begin in Minneapolis

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Following days of nationwide protests, George Floyd's family and friends will now get to celebrate his life.The first in a series of memorial services honoring the 46-year-old man, who died on May 25 while in police custody, began Thursday at North Central University's Frank J.

Lindquist Sanctuary in Minneapolis.The service began with a eulogy from Rev. Al Sharpton, the founder of the National Action Network, who told reporters earlier this week that «we must turn this moment into a movement.»A number of celebrities and political figures were in attendance, including Ludacris, Master P, Kevin Hart, Reverend Jesse Jackson and Senator Amy Klobuchar.Memorial services for Floyd will continue over the next few days in Raeford, North Carolina

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