I’m inside of #GeorgeFloyd’s memorial service for the @AP. Floyd’s golden casket flanked by flowers and a self portrait. The now-iconic mural painted at the site of his arrest is projected above the stage. I’ll be tweeting throughout the service. apnews.com/18c41cd260efee… 
Based on reserved seat in the auditorium, several dignitaries and celebrities expected to attend the #GeorgeFloydMemorial. They include actors and comedians Kevin Hart, Tiffany Haddish and Regina Hall; actor and producer Tyler Perry.
I’ve spotted the civil rights leaders Martin Luther King III and the Rev. Jesse Jackson. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is also here, talking to Jackson now. #GeorgeFloydMemorial
Other politicians expect, based on reserved seats: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Rep. Ilhan Omar, Rep. Joyce Beatty, Rep. Robin Kelly, Rep. Ayana Pressley, Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee and others. #GeorgeFloydMemorial
Members of Congress, including Rep. Ilhan Omar, Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee, Rep. Ayana Pressley and Rep. Joyce Beatty just took a moment together and prayed over #GeorgeFloyd’s casket. #GeorgeFloydMemorial
Several musicians and actors have just arrived at the #GeorgeFloydMemorial. They include rappers T.I. (with his wife Tiny) and Ludacris, Tyrese Gibson, Kevin Hart, Tiffany Haddish, Will Packer and Marsai Martin.
The service is underway. The Floyd family was led into the sanctuary Rev. Al Sharpton and Attorney Ben Crump. A school official announced a memorial scholarship in Floyd’s honor. A soloist sang a rousing rendition of Amazing Grace. #GeorgeFloydMemorial
Just a moment ago, @AttorneyCrump wanted it clear that COVID-19 did not kill #GeorgeFloyd. (A possible reference to the release of a full autopsy report that confirmed he had the virus.)
Racism and police brutality killed Floyd, Crump said. #GeorgeFloydMemorial
Racism and police brutality killed Floyd, Crump said. #GeorgeFloydMemorial
Members of the family just shared touching and funny memories of #GeorgeFloyd. “If we learned one thing, the Floyd boys like to eat,” Crump said as they returned to their seats. #GeorgeFloydMemorial
“When we fight for the George Floyds of the world — and more importantly the unknown George Floyds if the world — we are helping America be America for ALL Americans,” @AttorneyCrump said. #GeorgeFloydMemorial
“George Floyd’s story has been the story of Black folks. ... The reason why we couldn’t be who we dreamed and wanted to be is because you had your knee on our necks,” said @TheRevAl, who is up now delivering the eulogy. “Get your knee off our necks!” #GeorgeFloydMemorial
“This is the era to deal with policing and criminal justice,” @TheRevAl declared. #GeorgeFloydMemorial
Rev. Sharpton asked attendees to observe an 8 min and 46 second long moment of silence — the time that Officer Derek Chauvin had his knee pressed into George Floyd’s neck. Gwen Carr, the mother of Eric Garner, and actress Tiffany Haddish joined him on stage. #GeorgeFloydMemorial
During the moment of silence, Rev. Jesse Jackson, standing, cried out “I can’t breathe” at least twice. #GeorgeFloydMemorial
The Floyd family has exited the sanctuary, followed by the musicians and actors. #GeorgeFloydMemorial
