George Floyd’s family will join Houston protesters Tuesday in what is being billed as a peaceful march to City Hall.
The march will begin 3 p.m. at Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney. The route has not been made public but will be announced when protesters arrive.
Rappers Trae Tha Truth and Bun B, whose given names are Frazier Thompson III and Bernard Freeman, respectively, coordinated with Floyd’s nephew Brandon Williams in organizing the march. Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo will also participate, although it is not an official event.
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Turner said Monday that he expects large crowds but doesn’t anticipate violent or destructive behavior. Houston police will oversee the event in coordination with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Texas Department of Public Safety and federal agents.
Given the continued threat of the coronavirus, the mayor has urged the public to wear face masks and do their best to social distance, although it doesn’t appear that officials will enforce those measures.
Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, died in Minneapolis police custody last week, sparking days of protests around the country.
A video captured a police officer kneeling on his neck for nearly nine minutes as the handcuffed man pleaded for air. The officer, Derek Chauvin, now faces charges of third-degree murder and manslaughter.
Floyd grew up in the Third Ward and graduated from Yates High School in 1993. He and Thompson were long-time friends.
Floyd’s funeral is scheduled to be held in Houston on June 9.
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