Black mental health, stress and trauma a year after George Floyd's execution

On the anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, the deputy director of the City’s Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity reflects on Black mental health, stress and trauma

Guest Commentary: One Year From an Execution

One year ago, George Floyd was murdered in broad daylight because of a $20 dispute. A Minneapolis policeman issued death in a manner far less compassionate than how the state administers the death penalty. His murder was documented on video and triggered a historic racial reckoning in America. In 2015, Janelle Monáe wrote “Hell You … Continue reading Guest Commentary: One Year From an Execution

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