|
Statement on Tuesday’s Verdict
Dear T.R.U.S.T. South LA Community,
This Tuesday, Derek Chauvin was convicted for the murder of George Floyd. While the jury’s decision cannot change the fact that George Floyd’s life was unjustly taken from him—nor can it necessarily protect the Black and brown lives that continue to be at disproportionately higher risk for violent treatment by police—we acknowledge that this is a long awaited moment of relief for many.
T.R.U.S.T. South LA continues our work to ensure that neighborhoods in South LA are enriched, safe, well-resourced, and free from all forms of harassment by police. We invite you to join us in reimagining public safety—advocating that our public dollars are invested in community health, economic resources, and secure housing. We believe in a vibrant future for low-income, working-class communities of color in Los Angeles. Now is as important a time as ever to affirm that Black Lives Matter.
|
