On what would鈥檝e been George Floyd Jr.鈥檚 47th birthday, the Office of Diversity and Intercultural Life and Catalyst 606 sponsored the live event: A Conversation about George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter Movement.
George Floyd鈥檚 Aunt Angela Harrelson and Uncle Selwyn Jones shared memories of their beloved nephew, along with words of strength and wisdom encouraging the community to participate. 鈥淵ou have to be willing to use your voice鈥攄on鈥檛 be quiet anymore,鈥� Harrelson said.
Jones added: 鈥淲e need every heart, soul, and mind because your voice means a lot鈥攜ou can鈥檛 be quiet anymore.鈥�
鈥淲e need to learn how to eat together鈥攅ven if we don鈥檛 eat the same food,鈥� said Reverend Nyle Fort. 鈥淓ducate, agitate, and organize.鈥�
Sharee Myricks, Director of Diversity and Intercultural Life, extended her gratitude to President Mary K. Surridge and Director of Civic Engagement Rich Kohng for their ongoing support in her department鈥檚 efforts.