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Stateside, how activists who took to the streets after the death of Geroge Floyd are feeling after the police officer who killed Floyd was found guilty of murder. Also, how much that verdict changes about the future of policing and criminal justice in America. And, the cross-cultural exchange between Detroit and Berlin that helped shape the sound of techno music.
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George Floyd’s murder sparked a summer of protests. Those who took to streets say the work isn’t over.
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Members of the Michigan-based protest movements that formed in the wake of George Floyd’s killing say Derek Chauvin’s murder conviction is a vindication of their cause.
Leaders from the protest movement called Detroit Will Breathe gathered with supporters in the snow in front of Detroit Police Headquarters just after the Chauvin verdict on Tuesday evening. They said the verdict shows the power of their movement, but it’s hardly the end point.
“Today is certainly a victory for the movement and defense of Black and brown lives. Unfortunately, it falls short of freedom,” said Nakia Wallace, a co-founder of Detroit Will Breathe.
How Detroiters are reacting to the guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin case
Detroiters are reacting to the guilty verdict against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
Posted at 5:38 AM, Apr 21, 2021
and last updated 2021-04-21 05:38:25-04
(WXYZ) â As the entire world heard the three guilty verdicts read in the trial against Derek Chauvin, protesters took to the street, many in victory, others crying out for further accountability arguing this is just the first step.
The City of Detroit is also feeling the trial s outcome deeply, with many processing the moment.
There were protests over the summer organized largely by a group called Detroit Will Breathe, formed 328 days ago, just days after George Floyd s death. For them, Tuesday was a moment of recognition.
DETROIT, MI (MPRN) Members of the Detroit-based protest movement that formed in the wake of George Floyd’s killing say Derek Chauvin’s murder conviction is a vindication of their cause.
Leaders from the protest movement called Detroit Will Breathe gathered with supporters in the snow in front of Detroit Police Headquarters just after the Chauvin verdict. They said the verdict shows the power of their movement, but it’s hardly the end point.
Nakia Wallace is a co-founder of Detroit Will Breathe.
“So today is certainly a victory for the movement and defense of Black and brown lives. Unfortunately, it falls short of freedom.”