George Floyd

Derek Chauvin, ex-officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, moved to new prison after being stabbed

Life can take some unexpected turns, and sometimes those turns lead to unimaginable situations. Derek Chauvin, the former police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, found himself in such a situation when he was recently moved to a new prison after being stabbed. This turn of events, while shocking to some, is just another chapter in a story that has gripped the nation.

Chauvin, now housed at the Federal Correctional Institution in Big Spring, has been the center of attention since his heinous act of taking a life sparked a national movement for justice and accountability. Serving both federal and state sentences, Chauvin’s time behind bars has been anything but smooth.… Continue reading

Death of Black man pinned to ground by Milwaukee hotel security draws George Floyd comparisons

The recent incident in Milwaukee where a Black man was pinned to the ground by hotel security guards, ultimately leading to his death, has once again ignited a storm of emotions and comparisons to the tragic death of George Floyd. The video footage captured by a bystander showed the man, Joel Acevedo-Malpica, in a prone position on the ground with four security guards restraining him, one of whom knelt on his back, reminiscent of the position George Floyd was held in before his untimely death in Minneapolis.

The disturbing similarities between these two incidents bring to light the deep-rooted issues within our society when it comes to the use of excessive force against Black individuals.… Continue reading