Hundreds gathered in Raeford, North Carolina to honor George Floyd, whose death in Minneapolis nearly two weeks ago has sparked nationwide protests against police brutality.
The state of play: This is the second memorial for Floyd. A number of his family members remain in Raeford, including his sister. He was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, The News and Observer reports.
Traffic outside of a public viewing for George Floyd in North Carolina on June 6. Photo: Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty Images
Members of a local Black Cowboys club take their horses through the parking lot outside a memorial for George Floyd. Photo: Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty Images
A boy raises a fist as a group of bikers arrive to pay their respects to George Floyd. Photo: Logan Cyrus/AFP/Getty Images
A motorcycle group arrives to pay its respects to George Floyd in Raeford, N.C. Photo: Logan Cyrus/AFP/Getty Images
People demonstrate outside George Floyd’s viewing and memorial service. Photo: Ryan M. Kelly/AFP/Getty Images
Mourners gather at a makeshift memorial for George Floyd in front of the Cape Fear Conference B Church. Photo: Logan Cyrus/AFP/Getty Images