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George Floyd

The George Floyd Trial and the Longing for Justice

We can see to it that no one else ever faces the awful killing experienced by George Floyd and countless others. Even as we are glad for justice done, we should weep for injustices still at work, and for a life that is still gone.

Why the Deeper Truth About George Floyd and Derek Chauvin Must Matter to You

The case of George Floyd and the guilty verdict for Derek Chauvin presents a critical moment in our lives and what we do with it will shape our nation and world for decades to come. But it starts with this.

Minnesota Churches Are “Flashpoints” in Standoffs Between Police and Protesters

Dozens of demonstrators suddenly rushed into the church, fleeing police. The officers followed, and the result was what Verbout described as a standoff between police and protesters in the church parking lot.

Of Terror and Testimonies: Living Through the Derek Chauvin Trial

There are words. But they are not mine. “I stayed in my body.” Words from a testimony at the Derek Chauvin trial — a trial I could not watch, only read in glimpses.

Nona Jones: The Conversation on Race You Haven’t Heard Yet

When Nona Jones started speaking about racial injustice at the 2020 Global Leadership Summit, she said she knew some people may tune her out. But, she promised to take the conversation somewhere we likely haven’t been over these last several weeks of tension.

From Riots to Revival: George Floyd Ave Turns Into Outdoor Church

Not only has the atmosphere of the area around the George Floyd Memorial in Minneapolis shifted, it’s also gotten a new name. Chicago Ave has been renamed George Floyd Ave.

Tony Evans: How to Be a Part of the Solution, Not Just the Complaint

“I encourage you to righteously protest unrighteousness, wherever you find it,” Tony Evans says in his video. However, his advice comes with a caveat: It’s not enough to protest. We also need to act in order to be a part of the solution.

Lauren Daigle Called Out for Staying Silent About George Floyd, Responds With Tearful Instagram Video

Lauren Daigle instagram: The Christian singer posted a video about her silence on the killing of George Floyd and the subsequent outrage his death has stirred up.