Meghan Markle Speaks On George Floyd In Emotional Speech

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Meghan Markle and Barack Obama speak on George Floyd. Plus, George Floyd's brother reacts to the charges against Derek Chauvin and the other 3 officers involved. #MeghanMarkle #GeorgeFloyd #BarackObama

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00:00George Floyd's killer and the officers who stood by and watched have all been charged,

00:06and we have the latest details on the story.

00:08Plus, former President Barack Obama and Meghan Markle react to George Floyd's death

00:12and the racial tensions plaguing America.

00:18Hey guys, it's Ali for Hollywood Life, and we have some big updates as the three officers

00:23who stood by and watched Officer Derek Chauvin kill George Floyd have all been charged as well.

00:31Derek's charge was upgraded to second-degree murder, and he can face up to 40 years in prison.

00:37The other three officers are being charged with felonies, including aiding and abetting

00:41second-degree murder and aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter.

00:45They too can face up to 40 years in prison.

00:48Floyd's brother reacted to the news and said that he believes the killing was purposeful,

00:52and he wants Derek to face the highest-degree murder charge, first-degree murder.

00:57Many do agree with Floyd's brother, but also argue that it is very hard to prove premeditated murder.

01:04And if they somehow fail to do so, they could risk Derek being acquitted in trial.

01:09If they go for second-degree murder, Derek's charges are more likely to stick.

01:13Switching gears a bit, President Barack Obama spoke about George Floyd's murder

01:17and the protests across America in an unprecedented live stream.

01:22He says what's happening right now is very reminiscent of the 1960s,

01:26but there is something very different.

01:28He says, quote,

01:29You look at these protesters, and that is far more representative across America,

01:34peacefully protesting.

01:35Who felt moved to do something because of the injustices they have seen?

01:39Speaking directly to the people, Obama said,

01:42I want you to know that you matter, your lives matter, your dreams matter.

01:46Meghan Markle also gave an emotional speech during a surprise commencement at her alma mater in L.A.

01:52She spoke about the racial tensions dividing America at the moment and George Floyd's death.

01:57She told the graduating class that she was nervous to speak on the topic,

02:00but then she realized the only wrong thing to say is to say nothing.

02:05She said because George Floyd's life mattered,

02:07Breonna Taylor's life mattered,

02:09Philandro Castile's life mattered.

02:12Meghan later shared something a former teacher had told her,

02:15and that is to remember to put the needs of others above your fears.

02:19She also opened up about growing up in L.A. during the 1992 Rodney King riots.

02:24Referring to the racism people face today,

02:27Meghan said that she's sorry you still have to grow up in a world where this is still present.

02:32For all the latest on what is happening in the world,

02:34make sure you have hit the sub, like, and bell button,

02:37and find some resources about how you can get involved and peacefully protest in our comments below.

02:43Thanks, guys.

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