Rev Blog

Terrence Floyd, the brother of George Floyd, held a prayer in Minneapolis at the place Floyd’s killing took place. He was joined by Rev. Kevin McCall, activist Chris Banks, and others. Read the transcript of the speech here.

Jamie Foxx gave a speech at a George Floyd protest in response to Floyd’s death on June 1st. Read the transcript of this excerpt of his speech.

Donald Trump gave a June 1 speech in the Rose Garden amid George Floyd protests. He said he wants mayors and governors to establish “an overwhelming law enforcement presence until the violence has been quelled,” and if not he will, “deploy the United States military, and quickly solve the problem for them.”

San Francisco Mayor London Breed gave a speech on the George Floyd & BLM protests June 1, saying, “Yes, I’m the mayor, but I’m a black woman first.” Read her speech transcript here.

After a 5th night of protests in Minneapolis and around the country over the death of George Floyd, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz held a press conference. He talked about the extended Minneapolis & St. Paul curfews and road closures and was joined by Mayor Frey, Mayor Carter, Commissioner Harrington, and others. Read the full press conference here.

On Sunday, May 31, Pope Francis held a Holy Mass for Pentecost Sunday at the Vatican. Read the transcript, translated to English.