BLM Claim One Battle in War Against Police Violence
The weekend after Derek Chauvin’s guilty verdict was announced, Black Lives Matter Los Angeles and the organization BLD PWR, organized a memorial for victims of police violence including George Floyd, Ma’ Khia Bryant, Adam Toledo, Breonna Taylor, Daunte Wright, Anthony Thompson Jr., Andrew Brown Jr. on April 25, 2021. Attendees rejoiced that, in George Floyds case, justice was finally served, but acknowledged that there is much more work to be done.
A Black Lives Matter supporter stands proudly with a Black Lives Matter flag draped acrossed his back at the event memorial held for George Floyd on April 25, 2021 in Hollywood Calif. (Jon Putman / The Corsair)
Black Lives Matter attendees show thier support for George Floyd at the Memorial event held in his honor on April 25, 2021, in Hollywood, Calif. (Jon Putman / The Corsair)
A Black Lives Matter supporter proudly displays her sign at the memorial event held for George Floyd on April 25, 2021 in Hollywood Calif. (Jon Putman / The Corsair)
Black Lives Matter supporters listen in on a powerful message from a Black Lives Matter representative on April 25, 2021, in Hollywood Calif. (Jon Putman / The Corsair)