The killing of Tyre Nichols by Memphis police earlier this year underscored just how long it's taking to achieve meaningful change.
The murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police occurred on this date three years ago.The murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police, and the fervent protests that erupted around the world, looked to many observers like the catalyst needed for a nationwide reckoning on racism in policing.
Democratic U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley, of Massachusetts, said during a recent press conference convened by a Black Lives Matter collective that she sees no evidence of a "racial reckoning." "We are shifting the culture of our police department - to ensure that our officers strengthen and hold the trust of our entire community," Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said in a statement Thursday.
About 20 high school students and teachers from California were in their group Thursday. Lee Fertig, head of school at The Nueva School in the Bay area community of San Mateo, said they wanted to see how the community is rebuilding. In some cities, a handful of officers were fired. Some faced criminal charges: In Austin, Texas, 19 officers were indicted. Few have been convicted.
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