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<div class="at-above-post addthis_tool" data-url="http://www.metro.us/at-nichols-funeral-black-americas-grief-on-public-display/"></div>MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The sound of the djembe drums started as a low tremble and grew more distinct as the musicians drew closer to the hundreds gathered inside the Memphis church. “We love you, Tyre,” the drummers chanted, referring to Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man whose beating by five police officers led to […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Adva...

At Nichols' funeral, Black America's grief on public display from 41NBC News | WMGT-DT

But in addition to offering an outlet for the private mourning of Nichols' family and friends, this ritual was also public and political.

The funeral of Tyre Nichols had all the hallmarks of what’s known as a homegoing service in Black American communities: comforting gospel hymns, remembrances from loved ones and a stirring eulogy from a clergyman

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