On the 1st (local time), George Floyd's brother, wearing a black cap and white T-shirt, is looking at the flowers placed at the site where his brother died. [Image source=EPA Yonhap News]
[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] Terence Floyd, the brother of George Floyd, a Black man who died after a white police officer kneeled on his neck, expressed concern about the violent protests spreading across the United States and emphasized changing the world through peaceful protests and voting.
According to U.S. media including Fox News on the 1st (local time), Terence Floyd voiced his concerns about the ongoing violent protests during a broadcast appearance and a speech at the site where his brother died.
He appeared on ABC's "Good Morning America" and stated that "destructive unity must end." He also mentioned, "We can be angry, but causing damage to our hometown is something we should not do."
Terence then visited the place where his brother died and reiterated the same opinion. After observing the memorial flowers placed at the site in silence for a moment, he continued speaking through a loudspeaker. He expressed concern about the violent protests, saying, "I understand that you are angry. But we cannot bring my brother back through destruction." He expressed sadness that his brother, who loved the town after moving to Minneapolis, saw the area he loved being destroyed by looting.
He added, "Every time there is police brutality, the same thing happens. Protests occur and things get destroyed, and they want us to destroy ourselves. Now, let's try a different way," emphasizing voting instead of violent protests and the importance of self-education.
Business Insider described Terence's speech that day as a deeply resonant statement.
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