Oprah Says George Floyd Won't 'Just Be a Hashtag'

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Oprah Winfrey (Oprah) broke her silence about the killing of George Floyd, assuring his death would not be in vain

"His family and friends say he was a gentle giant," she wrote."His death has now shown us he has a giant soul."

In a statement posted to social media, which included an illustration of Floyd, Winfrey said she has not said anything until this moment about that Monday in Minnesota because she was having a hard time processing what she saw: a black man, held down by police officers as one white officer knelt on his neck. Floyd would die from his injuries. The officer who kneeled on Floyd was arrested and charged with murder shortly before Winfrey tweeted her statement.

New video which shows Floyd being held down by other officers furthered her devastation, Winfrey said. Those officers will all likely face charges, authorities said Friday.

 

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Oprah She's the most important woman in the entire country.

Oprah Her “assurance?” Because no one would know how to think or feel unless Oprah weighed in? And this all just went down in thr last 48 hrs. It’s not like the whole world was on pins and needles wondering when Oprah would “break her silence.” Few noticed nor cared.

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Oprah It's just disgraceful that the white power structure chooses black entertainers as leaders of black people. Who elected her and what gov't position has she ever been appointed to; or, what government or non-government agency does she head?

Oprah I’m happy the officer involved is being charged with 3rd degree murder. When someone is scream “I can’t breath” it’s bcz they can’t breath.. take the hint.

Oprah Ewwww! That and 5 bucks will by you a large at Starbucks. 🙄

Oprah She should stay out of it.

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