george floyd's story has been the story of black folks because ever since 401 years ago the reason we could never be who we wanted and dreamed to be is you kept your knee on our neck >> the reverend al sharpton delivering a powerf youology.

and the wake of gorge floyd's death. "early today" starts right now >> good morning. i'm frances rivera >> i'm david gura. tensions are rising and nation ride tensions continue to rise a protester was injured. the video we'rant to show may be difficult cult to watch. that's one of the officers shoving the man who falls backward to the ground major bleeding is seen on the ground the victim is listed in serious condition. two of the officers are

suspended. the victim remains at a lee cal hospital >> the four minneapolis police officerd appt time on thursday the hearing came after the attorney general charged the men and a memorial was held for floyd. up to $1 million at their arraignment. jay z sent his pry vot jet to fly the family to georgia for a probable cause hearing the firm says they had trouble getting transportation for the hearing and thanked him for the transportation >> and breonna taylor, they're

encouraging to send birthday cards to the attorney general asking them to press charges >> as protests continue nationwide it was a very somber day in minnesota they celebrated the life in several services >> reporter: the demonstrations go on. another night of outrage over the death of george floyd. followed a day of remembering floyd's life >> it's crazy, man all of these people came to see my brother and that's amazing to

me that he touched so many people's hearts. >> family, friends and mourners gathered to remember a man who had been- lost >> when he would wrap his arms around you it would feel like all these feelings were gone >> when i saw marches where in some cases whites outnumbered the blacks i know it's a different season >> reporter: a service fuelled with emotion ended in silence. the time george floyd was pinned under a police officer's knee. >> gorge floyd should not be among the deceased >> reporter: ten days after

george floyd took his last breath his family and community are saying goodway >> protests in cities all across america are showing no signs of slowing down with more confrontation with police after curfews are in place. >> reporter: streaming across the brooklyn bridge thousands walked to honor george floyd families and their children following floyd's brother asy b floyd name still lives on. >> reporter: as rallies unfold across the nation police are facing new scrutiny. after unrest in austin officers are reviewing this chaotic scene

where one was hit with a bean bag. the police chief nearly brought to tears >> what i say to you now is my heart is with you. not far from where demonstrator took over, a family pulled out of a car, say they were roughed up by police at the wrong time >> we will hold people accountable who cross the line >> reporter: arrest in brooklyn, it was police who were assaulted. one officer stabbed, two others shot in an attack that law enforcement say may have been

ter. >> reporter: related >> the police are trying to stop looting and they're trying to keep themselves safe because the police want to go home to their families >> calling for peace as a country divided tries to unite nbc news, los angeles. >> reporter: president trump is heading to maine today where he's expected to be greeted by hundreds of protesters ls to shift the focus back to the pandemic tracie potts joins us with more. >> reporter: the con tro ver vi was that the president used military style tactics and office everies to clear the crowd which was a peaceful crowd of demonstrators to get to that church for what many described

for a photo op he's also expected to visit this back to those that oppose the president bringing in the military also new, a former secretary james mattis who said that the president is dividing the country, support for that now from former chief of staff from john kelly kelly is disputing the fact that mattis was fired by president trump saying that the president clearly forgot how this happened president trump tweeting that kelly didn't know he was going to fire mattis and also saying that asking for

mattis' resignation was more of a courtesy so the president pushing back on former secretary james mattis but others saying it's not the right course to bring in active military to deal with these demonstrations the murder trial can proceed with the charge against ahmaud arbery travis mcmichael used a racial slur after shooting arbery charged with murder, three men will now be standing trial for the death of ahmaud arbery and it comes after new details revealed in court. >> a shocking accusation of a racial epithet after arbery was

shot. before police arrival while mr. aubrey was on the ground >> reporter: the man who recorded the shooting accused of travis mcmichael saying the if egoin word >> it's difficult to hear. >> the family's attorney having to step away after his mother left early they will now be tried were murder after the judge signed off on probable cause. they used their cars to trap limb before confronting and it maut liz killing him the mcmicheals never called 911.

the 25-year-old was shot three times twice in the chest attorneys for the defendants argued they acted in self-defense and were trying to apprehend aubrey >> fuelled to a fire over racial injustice, burning across america. >> and the history of kmaents made by some of the defendants could come into play the instagram post as allegedly containing more racial epithets in a call to quote, warm up. back to you. >> on this friday, bill karins is tracking tropical depression cristobal in the gulf. >> good morning. this storm has been lingering. a lot of heavy rainfall and issues there

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>> where were you when it happened >> i was home actually she has her promises before. now she is among those here calling for a controversial move >> we need to completely transition from our policing system >> when you say moving away, are you talk alabolishing police >> yeah, transsituationing >> posters remembrances, a teachable moment many parents find they can't ignore >> it's a hard time to have with a 7-year-old >> it is he's aware of the history of our country. and so i think this is a

great -- it's really sad that this is our jumping off point but i think it's really important and if we pretend it's not there to sweep it under the rug, he can't be part of that change we can't be part of that change. >> a unique community coming together youphy united in the belief that change begins here. >> how do you move forward what does change look like >> our governor spoke yesterday. i mean, the people's protests and the movements around the neighborhoods are what are going to make political change our politicians can't ignore this if we continue on this way. >> and thank you for waking up with us.

i'm frances rivera >> i'm david gura. coming up on "today," how to help small businesses recover from the lockdown and the looltilool looting. stay safe and have a great weekend.

right now at normal. haircuts, dining inside restaurants, and more shopping reopening across the bay area starting today. we'll break down what you need to know ahead of your weekend in our live team coverage. plus -- >> hundreds taking to the streets of the bay area again peacefully calling for justice. coming up, it's not george floyd's name demonstrators are calling out. and a good morning to you. thank you for starting your morning with us. i'm marcus washington. >> good friday morning to you. i'm laura garcia. we made it through the week. it's been a long one for a lot

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