>> george floyd! >> reporter: despite that, brielle says the last year has given her hope. are you optimistic about what your life will be compared to what obstacles others faced in generations before you? >> yes. i am because i do see the change that is taking place. i know that it won't happen overnight, and it might not happen in a lifetime, but if what my generation can do ends up pushing things forward for generations to come, then, yeah, i can be optimistic about that. >> reporter: jimmy doesn't share that same optimism, but is more determined than ever to show that his life matters. >> if i am being honest, i don't feel like there is going to be change. so what i feel like i need to do is be the best black version of myself i can be and glorify my