George Floyd, a 'gentle giant,' remembered in hometown Houston march

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Houston has so far largely escaped the violent protests, with some attributing that directly to the legacy of Floyd himself.

Protesters hold signs, standing in a pool outside city hall, as they rally against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd in Houston, Texas, U.S. June 2, 2020. REUTERS/Callaghan O'Hare

Hundreds gathered at a downtown park to honor Floyd, who died after a white police officer pinned his neck under a knee for nearly nine minutes in Minneapolis on May 25. Floyd's death has ignited protests across the country. The memorial march was organized by well-known Houston rappers Trae Tha Truth, who was a longtime friend of Floyd's - and Bun B, who worked directly with Floyd's family for the event. Houston's mayor and police chief were expected to attend.

"The people who knew George the best help set the tone for Houston. They knew what he was about. He truly was a gentle giant, a sweet guy," said David Hill, a Houston community activist and pastor at Restoration Community Church, who knows the Floyd family.

 

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