A Minneapolis-based Christian university will be paying tribute to George Floyd in a memorial service on Thursday.
“North Central University is honored to have been asked to serve as the location for the Minneapolis funeral service for Mr. George Floyd,” North Central University announced in a statement on Tuesday.
“As a Christian university situated in the heart of Minneapolis, we strive to be good citizens and good neighbors. Our hope is that our sanctuary will provide a space of welcome and warmth for Mr. Floyd’s loved ones and their guests during this time of remembrance and worship,” the statement continued.
The Christian Post reports that the memorial service will be held between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM and will be live-streamed online and on local media channels.
Floyd’s eulogy will be given by civil rights activist and founder and president of the National Action Network, Rev. Al Sharpton.
The university statement noted that the memorial service will be “a private event for the family, friends, and invitees of the Floyd family.”
“Preregistered and verified attendees” will solely be granted admittance.
A funeral service will also be held for Floyd early next week. Benjamin Crump, Floyd’s family attorney, announced on Monday that a funeral service – which former boxing champion Floyd Mayweather has offered to cover the expenses for – will be held for Floyd on…
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