Minneapolis awarded George Floyd's family $27 million in a settlement.

@AnneWimsey
"A nice high-dollar civil suit is no doubt in the works as we write!". WAY TO GO

@HippieChick58 @linxminx
Yes justice served but the Minnesota Minneapolis Police have to go through a serious transformation. While the trial was going on, the Police there were carrying on business as usual, attacking innocent black teenagers at traffic lights, even pepper spraying them including the disgusting manhandling and pepper spraying of a military serviceman just because he's black. The Police there has been getting away doing this for too long. They're a hateful, hurtful and vengeful lot when it comes to black citizens. Chauvin dressed in uniform or suit still look like scum like the rest of the police there in Minnesota.

@TimeOutForMe Yes, I realize the US has far, far, far to go in terms of racial justice. However, every journey starts with a single step, and I think the step has been made. It isn't going to be an easy journey at all, but all progress will be celebrated. I'm also aware of the black teenaged girl that was shot 4 times by a police officer as the verdict was being read. As I said, it won't be easy, smooth, or pretty; but a step in the right direction has been made.

@HippieChick58

"I'm also aware of the black teenaged girl that was shot 4 times by a police officer as the verdict was being read."

This news is terrible! A young life gone just like that!...just because she's black. Outrageous!
I also heard there's been 45 mass shootings there in the last 6 weeks. Is this true?

@TimeOutForMe I believe it is. I limit my intake of news because it is triggering anxiety and depression, but I've seen some things that make me think that is likely correct.