It was a moment of relief | CT Black leaders react to guilty verdict in Derek Chauvin trial, look ahead
On Tuesday, Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all counts including third-degree murder. He is now awaiting sentencing. Author: Rick Lessard (FOX61) Updated: 9:22 PM EDT April 20, 2021
CONNECTICUT, USA It was nearly a year ago that George Floyd s name spread across America after millions of people watched ex-Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin place his knee on the Black man s neck for nearly nine minutes.
On Tuesday, April 19, a jury found Chauvin guilty of murder and manslaughter for the death of Floyd.
The reaction began to pour in across the country for Floyd and his family as Chauvin was taken away in handcuffs by bailiffs.
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“We want everyone to be in here,” said Pastor Diane Borden. “I think this will be our first really full [event], and every chair in here will be filled.”
Trinity Covenant has held in-person worship since July. They ve modified the room, replacing pews with tables six feet apart. Attendees are also required to make reservations.
In Hartford, the Urban Hope Refuge Church held last year’s Easter ceremonies outside in a parking lot.
“Instead of raising your hands and shouting hallelujah, we beeped on [car] horns,” said Pastor AJ Johnson.
This year, Johnson is looking forward to having congregates back in his house of worship, which opened to in-person services at the beginning of March.