| | Andra -- Yesterday, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murdering George Floyd.
It was Americans from across the country -- especially those of color -- who rose up, demanded that the system work, and demanded accountability. And finally, an impartial jury held an officer who violated his oath responsible.
But this verdict does not fix the pattern of police misconduct against Black Americans and communities of color in our country.
Glaring racial inequities exist not only in policing but in almost every facet of society, including health care, housing, education, and employment. And these disparities combine to deny the promise of America to too many people of color.
We'll be crystal clear: until meaningful steps are taken to help root out systemic racism across this country, America will fail to deliver on one of our founding principles: equal justice for all.
Now, we must stand together and advocate for structural changes to -- after long last -- make good on that foundational promise.
There is still so much work left to do, so we cannot hesitate or falter. America is counting on us.
- Team DSCC |
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