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21.04.2021 / 23:34

George Floyd and Emmett Till families see parallels in loss

CHICAGO – A Black Chicago teen’s lynching in 1955 galvanized the civil rights movement. A Black Minneapolis man’s killing by police last year propelled a worldwide call for racial justice and ending police brutality.

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George Floyd's sister, LaTonya, forgives Derek Chauvin for what he did

HOUSTON - LaTonya Floyd, the sister of George Floyd, who was killed by then Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin, said she forgives him for what happened to her brother. She told that exclusively to FOX 26 cameras who were at an event where a screening of a short documentary of the George Floyd sculpture was premiered. During an event in Houston on Wednesday night, George Floyd's Sister, LaTonya Floyd, forgave former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for his actions back in May 2020.She said, "I know America may think I'm crazy for saying this, but I gotta get this off my chest. At this point, three years down the line, I do forgive Derek Chauvin for what he did, it's not okay that he did. Ok, but I have to forgive him in order to move forward in my life.

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Floyd's brother expresses gratitude to Raiders for support

The brother of George Floyd thanked the Las Vegas Raiders for their support after owner Mark Davis issued a statement on Twitter that drew backlash following the conviction of a police officer who killed Floyd.

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George Floyd’s brother defends Las Vegas Raiders ‘I Can Breathe’ tweet: 'Let's take this breath together'

FILE - George Floyd's brother Philonise Floyd raises a fist speaks at a press conference at the Minneapolis Convention Center on March 12, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. RELATED: Derek Chauvin new mugshot after murder convictionAdvertisementThe tweet, sent by the team’s official account on Tuesday, was of a photo that reads "I CAN BREATHE 4-20-21."Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter on Tuesday for causing Floyd’s death.Raiders owner Mark Davis said he was driving when the verdict was announced and heard Floyd’s brother, Philonise, make the statement that "we can all breathe again" and decided to make that message the team’s response."I thought that said a lot," Davis said in a phone interview with The Associated Press.

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EXPLAINER: Prosecution explores Floyd's 'spark of life'

MINNEAPOLIS – Prosecutors trying a white former Minneapolis police officer in George Floyd’s death put one of Floyd’s brothers on the witness stand Monday in a further effort to humanize him for the jury and counter the defense narrative that Floyd was at least partially responsible for his own death due to his use of illegal drugs.

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WATCH LIVE: Day 8 of Derek Chauvin trial in death of George Floyd

MINNEAPOLIS – A member of George Floyd’s family often occupies a reserved seat in the back corner of the Minneapolis courtroom where former police Officer Derek Chauvin is on trial in Floyd’s death. The seat reserved for Chauvin’s family goes unclaimed.

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‘It’s human nature to help others,’ GoFundMe says 2020 is most charitable year

community also contributed to some historic records, marking 2020 a year of extraordinary generosity during a year of need.It’s most generous day was June 2, two days after the death of George Floyd.Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer and video of his final moments went viral, resurging the Black Lives Matter movement. Floyd’s brother Philonise Floyd, started a memorial fund to provide for costs including holding a funeral for Floyd, burying him, and providing mental and grief counseling for Floyd’s family.GoFundMe notes that in response to the movement for racial justice and equality, more donations were made on June 2 than any other day in the website’s history.

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‘George should be alive today’: Brothers of George Floyd lead moment of silence during DNC

LOS ANGELES - George Floyd’s brothers virtually attended the 2020 Democratic National Convention where they pleaded for an end to racial injustice and police brutality.“My brother George was selfless. He always made sacrifices for his family, friends and even complete strangers,” said one of Floyd’s brothers, Philonise Floyd, who gave brief remarks in support of the anti-racism protests that were sparked in the wake of George Floyd’s death.

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Floyd's death spurs question: What is a black life worth?

MINNEAPOLIS – For 12-year-old Tamir Rice, it was simply carrying a toy handgun. For Eric Garner, it was allegedly selling untaxed cigarettes.

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George Floyd’s death is ‘changing the world,’ his brother says

WASHINGTON – Philonise Floyd, the brother of George Floyd, says he’s testifying to Congress because he wants his brother’s death to be "more than another name” on a growing list of those killed during interactions with police.Floyd's appearance before a House hearing Wednesday comes a day after funeral services for George Floyd, who has become a worldwide symbol in demonstrations calling for changes to police practices and an end to racial prejudices.“If his death ends up changing the world for the better. And I think it will.

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