Why the verdict in George Floyd s murder is only a bittersweet glimpse of justice
Former police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted in the death of George Floyd, but many are overlooking the systemic injustice, writes Alexa Joy.
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Posted: Apr 24, 2021 4:00 AM ET | Last Updated: April 24
People march with signs in New York City on April 20 after the verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, found guilty of murder in the death of George Floyd.(Eduardo Munoz/Reuters)
Conviction of Derek Chauvin evokes complex emotions for some Black people in Manitoba
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Conviction of Derek Chauvin evokes complex emotions for some Black people in Manitoba
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We re smug about violent racism in the U.S., but there s blood on Canadian hands, too
The never-ending list of names of Black and Indigenous people taken fatally by our police continues to grow, with most of the country unaware of these injustices, writes Alexa Joy.
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Alexa Joy · for CBC News Opinion ·
Posted: Apr 10, 2021 4:00 AM ET | Last Updated: April 10
Protesters on Parliament Hill in Ottawa hold placards during a June 5, 2020, rally against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd.(Blair Gable/Reuters)