Floyd sis: George’s death will not be in vain...

KEEP FAITH Latonya at mural

The family of George Floyd is celebrating Joe Biden’s election victory, believing he and running mate Kamala Harris will “bring an end to racial inequality” in the US.

Sister Latonya Floyd said she and African Americans across the States had “breathed a huge sigh of relief” when Donald Trump lost, a result which had prevented “a civil war based on his rhetoric and hateful division”.

Latonya, 52, said: “Joe’s victory comes as a huge relief. After he won, the strongest message he has given is that it is now time to heal what has become a deeply divided country.

“Joe is about unity and bringing people together, whether they voted for him or not, he will fight as hard for everyone, which Trump failed to do.”

PROTESTS

Latonya’s brother George was 46 when he was killed during an arrest in Minneapolis in May. Police officer Derek Chauvin, 44, was filmed kneeling on George’s neck for almost nine minutes as he pleaded for his life.

The killing triggered Black Lives Matter protests across the world.

Latonya has faith in Biden to bring change. She said: “Most of all, I know he won’t allow my brother’s death to be in vain.

“I hope he, along with Kamala, bring an end to racial inequality that we have seen grow only deeper in the last four years.

“Change is coming.” Latonya said low-income families would benefit from Biden’s win, instead of the billionaires Trump looked after.

She said: “Joe will build one of the best economies of the last two decades.

“He’ll be working for the people, not just for the president and his people.”