WATCH: Funeral of George Floyd

A funeral will be held Tuesday for George Floyd, the man whose death has inspired a worldwide reckoning over racial injustice.

Floyd, 46, died May 25 when a Minneapolis officer pressed a knee on his neck for nearly 9 minutes.

His death sparked protests in major cities.

The funeral starts at noon. The video will appear below.

Listen to the funeral.

Read more about Floyd and how his death brought the issue of police brutality to the forefront.

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