Rev. Al Sharpton, Gwen Carr Speak with the Family of George Floyd
New York, NY - A private conversation took place this morning between
Rev. Al Sharpton, Gwen Carr and the family of George Floyd. The call was
initiated by the family's attorney, Benjamin Crump, to pledge support
during this very difficult time. The Floyd family
asked for Rev. Al Sharpton and Gwen Carr to speak at their son’s
funeral in the days to come.
“As the world learns about the untimely death of George Floyd at the
hands of Minneapolis police, the National Action Network (NAN) will
offer its unequivocal support to George’s family and Attorney Ben
Crump,” said Reverend Al Sharpton. “This morning, Eric
Garner’s mother Gwen Carr and I had a phone call with the family of
George Floyd to express our solidarity and resources until justice is
served. Our community is devastated as the criminal behavior by officers
in the Minneapolis Police Department was captured
in a video for the world to see. How these officers handled themselves
is beyond comprehension and undeniably shows why they should be arrested
and charged.”
“I feel the pain and hurt from George’s family and my whole heart goes
out to them,” said Gwen Carr, who lost her son, Eric Garner, in 2014.
“As I was talking to them, I relived what happened to Eric and tears
overwhelmed me. I will work with NAN and Rev. Sharpton
and supporters of George Floyd as we fight for accountability and
justice.”
Source: Amaris Cockfield
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