Tuesday, May 25, 2021, marks one year since the horrific murder of George Floyd by former police officer Derek Chauvin. Chauvin was found guilty of all three charges brought against him on April 20, 2021. Mr. Floyd’s murder was filmed on a camera phone and shared all over the world. Individuals nationwide organized to march, protest, and kneel in honor of George Floyd.
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In an image from police bodycam video that the Columbus Police Department played during a news conference Tuesday night, April 20, 2021, a teenage girl, foreground, appears to wield a knife during an altercation before being shot by a police officer Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. Police shot and the girl just as the verdict was being announced in the trial for the killing of George Floyd. State law allows police to use deadly force to protect themselves or others, and investigators will determine whether this shooting was such an instance, Interim Police Chief Michael Woods said at the news conference. (Columbus Police Department via WSYX-TV via AP)
By Cherranda Smith
On the one-year anniversary of
George Floyd’s murder, family members, community members, and advocates are coming together to honor his life. The video of Floyd’s murder shared a year ago amplified and reignited calls for justice, and change, while demanding this nation bring an end to centuries of police violence.
Laws were introduced, police training reforms proposed, and some police officers were fired and charged. Yet, the work that remains cannot be ignored. From trial dates, to pursuing investigations, and calling for policy reform, the workload ahead of us remains heavy.
Here’s a look at what lays ahead as Black Americans forge for justice, equity, and access.