On June 8, 2020, George Floyd’s funeral was held in Houston, Texas, two weeks after his death under the knee of a Minneapolis police officer. The service was attended by national leaders, celebrities, and thousands of mourners. His killing had sparked global protests against police brutality and systemic racism, making Floyd a tragic symbol of the broader struggle for justice. The funeral was more than a memorial—it was a national reckoning. Eulogies called for legal reform, economic equity, and racial healing. This moment became a defining turning point in the 21st-century civil rights movement. The funeral marked not just an end, but a beginning—galvanizing activism, corporate accountability, and legislation around the world.
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