A videotaped message and the only reason hes not here in person were told is that the family was concerned that the security arrangements for him might be disruptive so you got 500 people in there listening to this hundreds more outside and there have been thousands filing past the casket of george ford and this is really the 4th of 4 ceremonies there was a ceremony in minneapolis one in North Carolina where he was born a viewing yesterday and today its really the denouement the funeral after which he will be buried next to his mother and before that we are one hour into a 3 hour service where you are and singing and reading and remembrances from the family it is really 2 themes going on here one were hearing about george floyd been then. A gentle kind spirit according to those who knew him well and the other is this movement that he set off there will be a montage of democrats. Demonstrations across the country as part of that program and there will be a call out this is my conjecture
And stockton mayor. I will say a few more words about them in a minute. But he really wanted to start by saying that we are gathering at a time where all as a country, and in particular, leading us as we go through a moment of deep pain and anguish for so many americans. That has come to the floor the last few weeks that it is a product of years and decades and really even centuries of any cool and unfair treatment. The murders of george floyd, breonna taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and many other black americans have shed a harsh light on the systemic racism that is pervasive in our country. People are not safe here. Now when they got their jobs are going to church, not even when they stay in our own homes. And they are too often killed at the hand of place. Black people. Right now our country is suffering of two abuses. One of them, medical professionals are working aroundtheclock theres a global effort to become a common entity. And still so many people are suffering. And dying. And for the
Of fighting against the war khalifa haftar. And russias president demand swift action after delays in cleaning up a field spill in the arctic air in the region. Welcome to the program the us city of minneapolis is about to move from protest to remembrance as crowds gather for a service commemorating george floyd the body of the 46 year old black american was has arrived for the 1st of the memorial gatherings in the city of minneapolis thats where he died 10 days ago after a policeman knelt on his neck as he was arrested the memorial is due to be attended by friends civil rights leaders and others who shared in the outrage over his death all 4 Police Officers involved now face charges a key demand of the protesters meanwhile extra security is in place at the white house after days of demonstrations christine salumi will join us shortly from a vigil in new york but 1st we start our coverage in minneapolis with john hendren time ticks away now for the moment when people will really be abl
Cspan. Org, or listen on the go with the free cspan radio app. California governor gavin newsom holding a News Conference in sacramento on the protests following the death of george floyd while in Police Custody in minneapolis. This is 50 minutes. Good afternoon, everybody. Up,pportunity to catch check in, and an opportunity to introduce you to two interesting and extraordinary leaders that i think encapsulate the spirit of this moment and the spirit of where we want to take this moment in terms of the call and demand for change. Ive had the privilege of traveling all up and down the state of california over the course of the last number of days. I had the opportunity to spend the day working with community leaders, faith leaders, working with advocates, working with members of our own National Guard to help clean up the streets of sacramento. Randomly had the privilege and opportunity to meet up with a group of young people around the Police Officers memorial that were cleaning up gra
Made, defying the orders. And a cooldown is headed our way, but whens it going to happen . The latest on our tripledigit heat as we continue to be stuck at home. Good evening, everyone. Thanks for joining us. Im jessica aguirre. And im raj mathai. As counties reopen cases are climbing. Alameda county is now the hardesthit area. The most impacted cities here, oakland and hayward. Heres nbc bay areas cheryl hurd. Reporter the Alameda County Health Officer agrees with people who say continue wearing your mask and stay at home if you can. Now that restrictions are lifting she says its no surprise that the numbers are increasing. We talked to one man who knows about that firsthand. Somewhere down the line, i dont know when, i started contemplating suicide. Reporter thats how bad it was for johnny clark sr. , an oakland pastor at word assembly, who is recovering from covid19. He believes he got the virus in new orleans while celebrating his mothers 95th birthday. I didnt know it but i was ge