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The George Floyd Memorial Rally at Cadman Plaza

By Kings County Politics Posted on June 5, 2020
New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams openly criticized city and state elected officials who were on the stage with him at the memorial. (Photo by Tsubasa Berg)
New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams openly criticized city and state elected officials who were on the stage with him at the memorial. (Photo by Tsubasa Berg)

More than 5,000 mourners packed Cadman Plaza yesterday for a memorial service for George Floyd, an African-American man who all killed May 25 after white Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin was videoed with his knee on his neck for mere than nine minutes.

Chauvin has been charged with second-degree homicide, third-degree homicide and second-degree manslaughter. Police officers J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao, who were also involved in the detainment are being charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder and aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter.

The incident sparked massive national protests, including some riots and looting all – all on a scale not seen since the national Civil Rights movement of the 1960s. KCP Co-Founder and Staff Photographer Tsubasa Berg was there to record the memorial.

Protesters at George Floyd memorial in Brooklyn, NY. (photo by Tsubasa Berg)
Thousands of protesters in mask gathered for George Floyd memorial. (photo by Tsubasa Berg)
The crowd, by and large, welcomed NYC First Lady Chirlane McCray, while heckling Mayor Bill de Blasio. (Photo by Tsubasa Berg)
The crowd, by and large, welcomed NYC First Lady Chirlane McCray, while heckling Mayor Bill de Blasio. (Photo by Tsubasa Berg)
Thousands pack Cadman Plaza Park for George Floyd Memorial. (Photo by Tsubasa Berg)
A sea of protestors filled the 10 acre park in Downtown Brooklyn with their fists and card board signs raised throughout the memorial. (Photo by Tsubasa Berg)
Closing the memorial, Philonise Floyd, the brother of George Floyd, encourages the protestors to continue fighting peacefully. (Photo by Tsubasa Berg)
Closing the memorial, Philonise Floyd, the brother of George Floyd, encourages the protestors to continue fighting peacefully. (Photo by Tsubasa Berg)

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