On this episode of Active Allyship…it’s more than a Hashtag!… Sunni and Lisa discuss at length, the Guilty Verdict reached in the trial of Derek Chauvin. The former Minnesota Police Officer accused of murdering George Floyd was found guilty on all three counts.
Finally, there is a collective sigh of relief… for an incident that took place almost one year ago. The trauma of reliving the moment that will be forever etched in the memories of so many people is real. The moments leading up to the death, correction, the murder of George Floyd was witnessed by millions.
Lisa and Sunni thought it best to dedicate this entire episode to this necessary discussion. While there is a feeling of relief for the verdict, there’s still an eerie, uneasiness surrounding the most recent murders of black and brown humans by those sworn to protect and serve. It feels so intentional. Like honestly, how do you mistake a gun for a taser with more than 25 years of policing and serving as a “trainer”?… this is rhetorical of course.
For sure it’s bittersweet. Understanding that the term “happy” is relative, but doesn’t seem quite fitting for this moment… Sunni and Lisa discuss the nuances, the feelings, the emotions and how they’re coping with all that has happened. Words are elusive, evaporating in mid-air… it’s just been so overwhelming.
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