March 9, 2021
Activists made noise in the streets surrounding a Minneapolis courthouse Monday, the first day of Derek Chauvin s trial in the death of George Floyd.
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Several hundred people gathered Monday at a large march outside the courthouse where former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin will face a jury. It was one of several demonstrations that mark the beginning of a long haul: a constant presence in downtown Minneapolis until there s a verdict.
March 8, 2021
As eyes train on the downtown Minneapolis courtroom where Derek Chauvin will face a jury, George Floyd s legacy is already hard at work, miles away.
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George Floyd s death galvanized a nation, and captivated the world. Now, as the trial of his alleged murderer begins, his legacy is having tangible impact in the community where he died. And the activists pushing for justice are focusing their energy on that momentum.