Hundreds Gather In Houston To Honor George Floyd And Call For Change

The transcript covers the memorial service for George Floyd in Houston, attended by 500 people, including politicians and celebrities. It highlights proposed policy changes to prevent police brutality, such as banning chokeholds and requiring deescalation. Reverend Al Sharpton's eulogy emphasized Floyd's role in a movement for change. Joe Biden offered condolences and urged action against racism. Floyd's death led to global protests and legal charges against the officers involved. Floyd will be buried next to his mother.

What was one of the proposed changes in city laws mentioned during the gathering in Houston?

• Allowing chokeholds

• Increasing police funding

• Banning strangleholds

• Reducing police presence

Who delivered the eulogy at George Floyd's services in Houston and Minneapolis?

• Kamala Harris

• Reverend Al Sharpton

• Barack Obama

• Joe Biden

What did Reverend Al Sharpton emphasize about George Floyd's life in his eulogy?

• Floyd's wealth and success

• Floyd's rejection and its impact

• Floyd's political career

• Floyd's educational achievements

What action did Joe Biden take in response to George Floyd's death?

• He passed a new law

• He organized a protest

• He met with Floyd's family and recorded a video message

• He attended the funeral in person

What was the global reaction to George Floyd's death?

• It caused a decrease in police funding

• It resulted in a new holiday

• It was largely ignored

• It led to a series of national and international protests