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Tag: George Floyd

Posted inStop Killing Us

Editorial: The 7 Last Words of George Floyd

by The Christian RecorderApril 3, 2021January 25, 2022

John Thomas III, Editor, The Christian Recorder (Courtesy Photo) By John Thomas III, Editor, The Christian Recorder The commemoration of Good Friday is a solemn and holy event for Christians. […]

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Day 4 of Chauvin trial: prosecution beats defense to the punch

by Special ReportApril 3, 2021January 25, 2022

Courtney Ross, girlfriend of George Floyd, at the trial of Derek Chauvin (FOX 9 / YouTube via MSR) By Mel Reeves Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder  “We fully expected the defense to put […]

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Defender Exclusive: George Floyd family interview

by Special to the AFROMarch 12, 2021January 25, 2022

George Floyd Family Members: Nephew Brandon Williams, Brothers Philonise and Rodney Floyd took time to share with the Houston Defender Network their feelings about how their lives have changed after […]

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Dozens rally before ex-officer put on trial in Floyd’s death

by Associated PressMarch 7, 2021January 25, 2022

George Floyd Square is shown on Feb. 8, 2021, in Minneapolis. Ten months after police officers brushed off George Floyd’s moans for help on the street outside a south Minneapolis […]

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