George Floyd, in the wake of his death at the hands of the Minneapolis police, has re-ignited the Black Lives Matter movement with ferocity, and we hope too, will lead to systemic change within the institutions that rule the country. We’re already seeing subtle movement in that direction, with police reform as well as police defunding being pushed across the nation, and Minneapolis’ own police disbanding entirely. 

Following a private funeral, George Floyd’s memorial was open to the public in Houston, Texas, yesterday. Many civilians, upwards of 6,300, poured in to pay their respects to the man who has become the catalyst for long-overdue change, and shone a light on injustices that plague Black people day in and day out.

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Today, he will be laid to rest. Floyd’s body will be buried in the city of Pearland, and he will be transported to his final resting place by horse-drawn carriage. He will be buried next to his mother at the Houston Memorial Gardens, reports local news site KHOU.

Rev. Al Sharpton is expected to deliver the eulogy today, while Floyd Mayweather is also expected to attend the services– he previously offered to pay for Floyd’s funeral costs.

As the funeral continues today, you can watch the live stream of the service and procession below.

Rest in Power George Floyd.

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As the protests against police brutality intensified in Washington D.C, Donald Trump responded by literally furthering the divide between the people and the government. In response to heightened security concerns (after Trump realized that retreating into a banker is hardly a flattering reaction) an entire chain-link fence had surrounded Lafayette Park outside the White House, having the inadvertent side-effect of giving protestors a new rallying point. 

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Before long, the fence was repurposed as a full-blown memorial, preserving the memories of the Black lives lost to police brutality and systemic racism. As of now, the fence is lined with signs dedicated to Black Lives Matter and the defunding of police departments, as well as paintings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and the countless others. Given the intention behind the fence’s initial placement, images of what it has become feel all the more powerful, a reminder of the cause that’s being fought for.

You can check out footage of the fence below; new artwork continues to be added by the day, and many have praised the movement as a peaceful rebellion against the President and police alike. Don’t be surprised to see the impromptu memorial continue to expand, as the protests show little sign of slowing down. Given that the mayor of Washington recently strengthened the movement by renaming a nearby street “Black Lives Matter Plaza,” it’s clear that the people of Washington are no longer willing to sit idly by. 

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As of right now, there are massive protests going on throughout the United States and they were all sparked following the murder of George Floyd at the hands of the police. Now former officer Derek Chauvin kept Floyd on the ground for nine minutes despite Floyd being deceased for three of those minutes. It was a horrific display of police brutality and many American citizens have had enough.

Since his tragic death, his family, celebrities, and even the public have been in mourning. A few days ago, a service was held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, which is where he was killed. The service featured celebrities like T.I, Tiffany Haddish, and even Kevin Hart. Today, a second service is being held in Hoke County, North Carolina which is where Floyd was born.