Florida 'funeral procession' of 300 cars mourns Floyd's death

The protest, which was organized by the Created Out of Love church, began on Wednesday in Hallandale Beach and ended in the city of Miramar, 32 km north of Miami, reports Efe news. Following the symbolic hearse that led the convoy, hundreds of vehicles parked in front of the Miramar police station with the names of African-American people who have died at the hands of authorities written on the cars.

Among those names were Emmett Till, Sandra Bland, Dane Scott, Clifford Glover, Breonna Taylor, and hundreds of others. Priest Johanne Wilson said that they had more than 200 names of people who died at the hands of racism and that is something they must change. She also added that the car symbolized the death of racism and it will become more than just a symbol. It will be reality for everyone.

The rally was attended by Miramar Police chief Dexter Williams and city mayor Wayne Messam, among others, who asserted that what happened to Floyd was "unacceptable".

The organizers reiterated to all those present that the protests must "take practical steps" and asked them to vote to "change the systemic racism that is embedded into this country".

They also encouraged them to participate in the census, which takes place once every 10 years in the US, to ensure that each community receives its money. (IANS)

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