George Floyd laid to rest after 14 days of protests

Two weeks after George Floyd was killed while in Minneapolis police custody, his family, friends and prominent figures gather in Houston to celebrate his life and call for justice. Dr. Cornel West reflects on the solemn day and talks about racial justice in America. Then, Anderson talks to a friend of the 75-year-old protester who was pushed to the ground by police in Buffalo, New York. Plus, filmmaker Spike Lee talks about the protesters marching for racial justice around the world. “We need a just police system … we cannot let this moment slide by ... we have to mobilize,” says Lee.  

Airdate: June 9, 2020

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