And hong kong marks one year since protests began against a controversial extradition bill. Well look at what, if anything, has changed. In texas, thousands of people have been paying their last respects to george floyd, whose killing by police has sparked demonstrations around the world, calling forjustice. The memorial is being held in houston, where he grew up. The Democratic Party candidate in this years president ial election, joe biden, has met some of mr floyds family ahead of the funeral, which will be held privately on tuesday. Barbara plett usher has this report. They queued in the heat of the day to pay their last respects, to show solidarity with a hometown man whos become a global symbol of police brutality. Some were grieving the loss of a friend and neighbour, but all were showing up to strengthen the movement for racialjustice that erupted as america watched george floyd stop breathing with a policemans knee on his neck. We will do what we can to make this thing happen
Every year at Derby time, restaurant nostalgia sets in. Along with all the chatter about horses, track conditions, and betting odds, food-loving locals can’t resist.
Homeowners Louisville neighborhoods stretching from Butchertown to Fisherville are looking at substantial increases in the tax value of their properties this year.