Created: February 26, 2021 10:48 PM
The death of George Floyd created frustration and pain in Minnesota and around the country. Now, city and community leaders are preparing for a trial that’s expected to bring more trauma, especially for BIPOC communities.
On March 8, jury selection will begin in the trial of Derek Chauvin who faces murder and manslaughter charges for Floyd’s death.
“We are still grieving the death of George Floyd,” said Bishop Richard Howell Jr., with Shiloh Temple International Ministries. “It became an epicenter for the entire world watching us, and so George Floyd has become almost metaphorical in speeches across the country. I do believe that eight minutes and 40-some seconds that his neck was kneed on, was certainly a reminder of just how important it is for us to remember this is our community, these are our streets, these are our children, these are our neighbors.”