On June 8th, the funeral service for martyr George Floyd was conducted in his native Houston, Texas. A widely publicized event, the procession and service was attended by thousands of mourners as well as dignitaries including Rev. Al Sharpton, Rep. Al Green (D-Texas), politicians, actors, and sports figures. Former Vice President and 2020 presidential candidate Joe Biden addressed the gathering via video link.

On May 25th, Floyd died in police custody after an arresting Minneapolis officer knelt on his neck for 8 minutes. The incident was recorded on video which was soon posted online. The incident...