Rev’s Transcript Library

A preliminary hearing in the Ahmaud Arbery case took place on June 4. William Bryan, who filmed the shooting, told investigators that a racial slur was used by Travis McMichael after the shooting. Read the trial transcript here.

Reverend Al Sharpton delivered a eulogy from the George Floyd funeral in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Read the full eulogy speech transcript here.

A memorial service was held on June 4 for George Floyd, who was killed by a Minneapolis police officer. Robin Wilkerson, Scott Hagen, Benjamin Crump, Philonise Floyd, Shareeduh Tate, Brandon Williams, and Reverend Al Sharpton all spoke at the funeral. Full transcript here.

Joe Biden held a virtual town hall for young Americans with actor Don Cheadle. He faced some criticism for saying “10 to 15 percent” of Americans “are just not very good people.” Full transcript here.

Donald Trump did a radio interview on Brian Kilmeade’s Fox News radio show June 3, where he spoke about the protests and said he only went to his White House bunker for a “tiny” period of time to inspect it.

Actor John Boyega from Star Wars gave a speech at Hyde Park in London at a George Floyd protest June 3. Read the full transcript of his speech here.

Former United States Attorney General Rod Rosenstein testified before the Senate in a hearing on the Donald Trump Russia Investigation. Read the full transcript of the hearing here.

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison held a news briefing on the George Floyd death. He said all four police officers have now been charged and have warrants out for their arrest. Read the full speech transcript with details here.

Barack Obama participated in a virtual town hall in which he spoke about George Floyd’s death and the following protests. Obama said every mayor should push for police reform in his statement. Read the full transcript here.

Joe Biden gave a June 2 speech in Philadelphia in which he addressed the nationwide protests & demonstrations for George Floyd. He said Donald Trump is fanning “the flames of hate.” Read his full speech transcript here.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz held a June 2 press conference. He provided updates on the George Floyd protests and efforts to end further violence and looting.

African American Senators Cory Booker and Kamala Harris gave emotional speeches at a press conference on the George Floyd death, racial injustice & a new bill to combat it, and Donald Trump’s DC photo op. Read the full transcript here.