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One year after the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer, Americans continue to demand changes to how police departments function and treat communities of color.
Floyd’s death sparked what some experts have described as the largest civil rights protests in United States history and ushered in a fundamental shift in public discourse around policing and racial equity in Greater Akron and nationwide.
The Beacon Journal reached out to Summit County s leaders, activists and residents who participated in last summer s protests or have otherwise been involved in efforts to effect meaningful change within their communities to reflect on progress since summer 2020.
Interfaith leaders stand in solidarity for legislation on national police reform
Akron’s interfaith community and leaders stood together Thursday at Antioch Baptist Church to voice support for legislation on national police reform.
On Monday, Akron City Council passed a resolution 10-3 in support of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, which was approved by the U.S. House of Representatives in March. Now, a multifaith coalition wants to see the Senate approve the legislation.
“Every profession needs to have people looking over their shoulder, whether you’re a lawyer, a doctor, a pharmacist or police officer,” said Marty Belsky, a University of Akron law professor and former prosecutor who spoke at the a news conference at the church.
As the nation demanded more information in Ma Khia s death and experts weighed in on the shooting, the members of Little Miss and Big Sis reflected on the tragedy in Columbus and what it means to be a Black girl in America.
Sitting with them was their 23-year-old mentor, Alexis Payne, who co-founded the group last December. After losing her 8-year-old cousin MiKayla “KayKay” Pickett to gun violence last summer, Payne became determined to create a safe space for Black girls in Akron, a place where they could share their dreams and struggles without judgment, and feel loved and heard.
One by one, the girls shared what they would say to the officer involved in Ma Khia’s shooting if they had the chance.
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