Attended the funeral of the man whose death in Police Custody in minneapolis a few months ago sparked global protests against racism. Also coming out there says a protests here in germany as a result of george fords death and the government reports this morning that germanys racism problem is getting worse. Im burnt off its good to have you with us they came for a final time to say goodbye the funeral of george floyd the black man whose death in Police Custody ignited a global protest against racism and Police Brutality is taking place at the fountain of praise church in Houston Texas friends and members of floyds family spoke some strongly eloquently about the man that they knew and loved lets hear what some of those friends and family had to say. After we thank you for this celebration we thank you for the life of george oh i dont doubt that at a moment when he caught up for you mama we believe that means that mom and i want this nation and. That the family is out. To get ourselves for redemption for our grandchildren or for me and im fine with this where all because of my familys crowd up by. Nobody hate crowds hes so i said make America Great again but when has america ever been great. Those 4 offices were literally only 4. And so they have a more. This is not just murder. I believe my grandmother was right here oprah oems to come on baby you should have good is fighting now listen to this guy. If all blacks had done the one white. If all black cops had done no one white what was done their job or they wouldnt have to teach no new lessons they wouldnt have to get called peroration to get money they would send them to jail and until we know the price for black life is the same is the price for white life we go keep coming back to these situations over and over again either the law will work or it wont work. That was the reverend al sharpton speaking there. Salud is in Houston Texas at the fountain of praise church where the funeral was held we talked to him just after the service and we asked him about his impressions of the day. Thats right brennan it has really been an emotional day and you just heard people speak here 500 guests came to the ceremony the closest Family Members of george floyd as well as friends politicians civil rights activists so it was a fairly big event with of course the sad atmosphere but at the same time George Floyds family wanted to make sure that today the life of george floyd would be celebrated and in the tradition of the africanamerican church that was done with lots of cheerful gospel music so there was a hopeful and positive aspect to this too as a lot of people also put their hopes in the death of george floyd that this would bring change to racial inequality in the United States and around the world and we heard strong speeches of a video message by joe biden the likely democratic candidate for the presidency a very empathic message and then also Congress People like al green and he said that now the next steps have to be taken a combating racism and racial inequality and brant i had the opportunity to speak to him earlier lets listen and. We need a reconciliation and if a country in germany weve had reconciliation to a great extent you dont feed far and recognize in him that you dont feel that you and this country you still have compared a rift that you thought well if we have a Reconciliation Department in the cabinet of the United States of america with effect motera reconciliation who reports directly to the president whose job it is to eliminate racism and invidious discrimination who reports to the congress on a fairly annual basis and can report power well hes doing his job what progress are we making the. If what were going to need for the long run for that we can take care of the problem not only today but into different picture theres a strong words there coming from al green particular making a comparison with host nazi germany and the United States today with its host are trying to be post jim crow post slavery future Oliver George floyd he fits into this hes become an icon for people in the United States but also here in europe when they are calling for an interest since ive been into Police Brutality what do we know though about the man that is being buried today. Well one former classmate called him a gentle giant and his Family Member simply referred to him as a the big floyd thats how they called him and he was a tall guy an athlete in fact he played basketball and football grew up here in humble conditions in a in a poor neighborhood a soccer but southwestern used in the southwest an area here many people thousands that came on monday to bid farewell to george floyd in the public viewing said he could have been our neighbors so they see him as one of their own he is of course as someone that had his ups and downs in his life as many people do he did some college then later became a blue Collar Worker if you will truck driver later a Security Guard and his death then after having moved to minneapolis that caused this so many protests around the world is what many put their hopes in right now. Lots of people with lots of hopes and one man who has lost his life all over sal and joining us from Houston Texas over think. Theyve been antiracism protests here in germany as a result of George Floyds death and it comes at the same time that the federal in time to scrim a Nation Agency says that there is an ongoing racism problem in germany and it says the problem is getting worse. Germany is slowly waking up to the sea of discrimination but the number of cases is on the rise there were 3 towns and 580 reported cases of discrimination in 2019 stuff you kind of should see shouldnt be any gaps in protection in the long term and this is an important as Rights Movement thats mr 1st state to have an end to discrimination law is it up treated as other states should follow through shortly. Countries latest report looks at this coming nation based on gender disability age religion Sexual Identity and worldview but the largest issue remains racial discrimination. Cases in 201933 percent were classified as racist discrimination at tarzan and 176. 00 reported cases last year more than double compared to 4 years ago in the report so in practice it and cited their experiences. 2 colleagues from another department approached me laughing and asked me if i worked at the company to make coffee hey im a Civil Engineer from syria. A kid at school insulted my brother because hes got dark skin then he hit him the teacher saw everything but did nothing. And not isolated cases. And doesnt in a family racism isnt really addressed does has very limited understanding of it and its limited to Political Rights there is no understanding that systemic racism is present at all levels of society and it is debatable must take place because racism kills our institutions. The report comes at a time when a new Awareness Towards every day discrimination is raised following protests denouncing Police Violence to its people of color all over the world. Where the death of george floyd has also resonated in kenya where Police Brutality remains a problem a night curfew imposed to stop the coronavirus has seen a spike in killings at the hands of police kenyas independent policing authority says its investigating 15 cases that have taken place since mid march he w. Sela since this report. Was. That people who have come here today are activists and Family Members the people that died at the hands of relief if im here today to bring a petition to their local m. P. And ask him to discuss it in parliament during the situation alone we have the more you situation 13 year old boy who was a student you would have thought for these exams. Short for obvious parents by a reckless Police Officer that is something that is unacceptable no no no Police Brutality dont dont dont get it you know the group. Of people who have taken a leaf out of the us ok but just like in the us something happened. For a long time and theyve been slowly protests happening in different parts of town. This much and if you know were all human beings 1st we feel united in solidarity and those killings that are happening over there in the u. S. On the same ones that are happening here that we cannot be the demonstrations today all of us who have been affected by the Police Killing the you. Are hear some of the other stories now that are making headlines around the world. Going president pierre has died of a heart attack at the age of 56 he was due to step down from power in just a few weeks his tenure of 15 years was marked by deadly Political Violence and a withdrawal from the International Criminal court irans judiciary says it has sentenced to death in a reunion man who provided information to the u. S. And israel about the location of revolutionary guards commander cost him solo money and general solo money was killed in a u. S. Drone strike in iraq back in january. The russian capital moscow is emerging from a strict coronavirus lockdown the City Government says that the rate of new infections has slowed after more than 2 months muscovites are now allowed to go used public transport without any restrictions and go shopping as most of the capitals businesses have reopened and swill. At last feeling beautiful once again customers at the salon in central moscow have looked forward to this day for 2 and a half months. The surgical masks are new and the beauticians may no longer offer drinks but the customers dont care as long as their hairdos are maintained. It was the best news weve heard recently but weve received so many calls that our phone system crashed temporarily. But now were ready for a new start todays the 1st day weve reopened and were happy. That our work there. Many restrictions were lifted last week all of the parks have reopened people older than 65 are allowed to go outside again they have been under the most stringent quarantine. But the citys 12 and a half 1000000 residents are especially happy that electronic permits have been discontinued muscovites no longer need a pass to move freely about the city. While theyre happy about their newfound freedom many are surprised by how quickly and suddenly the change took place critics of the kremlin suspect the true reason for the sudden easing of restrictions is the upcoming military parade it was supposed to have taken place on may 9th but was rescheduled for june 24th russians are also supposed to vote on amendments to the constitution on july 1st. Analysts believe the kremlin needs widespread Voter Participation hand and optimistic atmosphere. Your. Business is up next with him but 1st images from the funeral of george will. The global corona crisis you can find more Information Online at the w. Dot com. Social media channels. A male. Welcome for the 2nd season of oh my gosh
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