Community gathers to grieve death of George Floyd in Houston
Read full article: Community gathers to grieve death of George Floyd in HoustonPublic outrage over Floyd’s death, particularly how officers detained him on suspicion of forgery, has many calling for more than accountability. For many in the Black community, Floyd’s death marked yet another of a black man at the hands of a municipal police force. Parker said Floyd’s death is part of a larger concern in the community of color. In Houston, Parker and other community leaders have pushed for a civilian review committee with subpoena power to investigate allegations of police misconduct. Conversations about how to respond to Floyd’s death filled local airways Wednesday.