Wednesday June 10, 2020, Anne-Elisabeth Lemoine received on the set of C to you Stephane Bern to talk about his new book Why did they go down in history? (editions Brooch). After defending French heritage, also affected by the crisis since the Covid-19 pandemic, the flagship host of France Télévisions attended the 5 out of 5! by Maxime Switek. In today's news, the funeral of George Floyd. Died 25 May 2020 in Minneapolis (United States), by asphyxiation under the knee of a police officer, l'The 47-year-old American has received many tributes around the world.
On June 9, 2020, the family of him who is become the face of the fight against police violence wanted to speak to remember his memory, defend it and demand that justice be done. Come to support the relatives of George Floyd the day before the funeral, the democrat Joe Biden sent a unifying message to the Americans and in particular to Gianna, the daughter of the victim. “You are so brave. Your father is watching you, and he's so proud of you. I know you miss her hugs (…). I know you have a lot of questions, darling, that you shouldn't have to ask yourself. When justice is done for George Floyd, we will really be on the road to racial justice in America. And as you said Gianna, your father will have changed the world. "
Stéphane Bern overwhelmed by emotion
While discovering the funeral images and the speech of the Democratic candidate for the White House, Stéphane Bern appears very moved on the screen. Red and wet eyes, the host of Secret of history seems to be having trouble finding his words, he is unable to speak. Letting a few seconds of silence pass to contain his tears, he declares: “We cannot be immune to this drama. We can not". The journalist apologizes for his emotion before Maxime Switek gives the floor to Michel Denisot also present on the show. “I think for the whole world it’s something painful. After, finding the right words, spontaneously, I don't know how to do it. It’s a very painful episode for the world, for the United States, obviously for the family first”, indignant the producer.
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