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I never imagined a day would come when a white police officer would be held accountable for taking the life of a Black individual. I vividly recall 2014 when the officer responsible for Eric Garner’s death faced no indictment, despite an autopsy confirming he died from being choked. How many times since then have we witnessed white officers kill Black individuals and walk away unscathed? One of the officers involved in Breonna Taylor’s death is not only free but has a book deal. The lack of accountability for police officers is staggering. Just because Derek Chauvin was found guilty does not signify a true shift in the accountability of white police officers.
Moreover, this verdict cannot be construed as justice for George Floyd. His death was different; it sparked a global movement. Perhaps it was the unique circumstances—a world in lockdown, with everyone forced to watch the horrific footage. Yet, we have seen countless videos of Black men being murdered by police before Floyd, and they failed to incite the same level of outcry. His death galvanized the Black Lives Matter movement, uniting people across the globe in solidarity. For weeks, we witnessed an unprecedented response, where individuals engaged in dialogue about dismantling white supremacy.
However, for many in the Black community, George Floyd’s death was just another tragedy. We were forced to endure yet another replay of a horrific incident. The anguish was palpable, especially when we heard him cry out for his mother. This time, however, people began to listen and advocate for our humanity. They started to recognize that our lives are not just statistics or trending hashtags but that we deserve to grow old and live freely.
As millions marched worldwide, their chants echoed the cries for justice. Yet, they were met with fierce resistance. I remember scrambling for groceries as Los Angeles imposed a city-wide curfew, and police in riot gear terrorized peaceful demonstrators demanding justice. The imagery was striking: officers deploying tear gas on those chanting “I can’t breathe,” rubber bullets aimed at individuals advocating against police brutality. It underscored the need for protest amid a pandemic, with the added danger of COVID-19 ravaging our communities.
With Chauvin’s guilty verdict, we saw a white police officer finally held responsible for killing a Black person unjustly. This accountability is long overdue, yet it’s crucial to remember that Chauvin’s conviction is not justice for George Floyd. True justice would mean George Floyd was still alive today, that he never endured a knee on his neck for nearly ten minutes, and that his daughter had her father with her. This verdict signifies a crucial step toward accountability, but it is not justice.
Unfortunately, Chauvin’s conviction doesn’t guarantee systemic change. Cynically, I felt he had to be found guilty after the events of last summer. The potential backlash from a different verdict would have mirrored the unrest we witnessed in 2020, a scenario they desperately wanted to avoid. Chauvin is guilty, and while he should face consequences, he also serves as a scapegoat—a single example made to appease the global outcry.
Just a week ago, a 20-year-old Black man was killed by an officer who “thought” she was drawing her taser instead of her gun. Days later, police shot a 13-year-old boy. As we focused on the Chauvin trial, officers in Columbus, Ohio, killed a 16-year-old girl, highlighting the ongoing violence. While the officer who killed Daunte Wright was charged with manslaughter, the pressure to act was undeniable, given the proximity to Floyd’s case.
It should not have taken George Floyd’s death to awaken this country to the reality of systemic racism. There is nothing fundamentally different about him compared to Alton Sterling, Philando Castile, or Elijah McClain. Breonna Taylor was killed just before Floyd, and her killers remain unpunished. George Floyd should not be viewed as a martyr; he did not die for the sake of raising awareness about racial injustice. He is a man who should still be alive if true justice existed. We should not express gratitude for his death merely to hold one officer accountable for murder.
While I appreciate the jurors’ decision, I carry a heavy heart filled with weariness. I think of Michael Brown, Eric Garner, Sandra Bland, Freddie Gray, Botham Jean, Atatiana Jefferson, Tamir Rice, and Breonna Taylor—individuals murdered by police whose killers went unpunished. Their lives matter as much as George Floyd’s, and I will honor them every day.
This issue transcends justice. We must dismantle the existing system and create one that is equitable and treats Black individuals with the dignity we deserve. We should not have to plead for our humanity any longer.
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Summary:
Derek Chauvin’s guilty verdict is a significant step toward accountability for police violence against Black individuals, but it does not equate to justice for George Floyd or the systemic change needed. Floyd’s death should serve as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for racial equality and the urgent need to dismantle a flawed system that continues to endanger Black lives. We must advocate for a future where every individual is treated with dignity and respect without having to plead for their humanity.