reporter: among them, black men, so often the targets of american savagery, on this day, may have helped save america from its most savage. capitol police officer eugene goodman awarded for his role during the riot. officer goodman, thank you. reporter: from the capitol to courtrooms across the country, the tension between justice and injustice ran thick. derrick chauvin, be convicted on all three counts. leaving the courtroom in handcan you haves. there was a wave that rippled over this crowd. justice for george perry floyd jr. this does give a message to his family, that he was somebody, that his life mattered, that all of our lives matter. what do you think is the significance of this trial for social justice in america? it means they re finally listening to us. today, we are able to breathe again.