After the George Floyd protests, what next for racial justice in the US?

Jun 25, 2020

Demonstrators march during a protest against racial inequality in the aftermath of the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in Brooklyn, New York, U.S., June 16, 2020. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid - RC2MAH9S8NPP

A month has passed since the killing of an unarmed African American by police led to a worldwide outrcy. Image: Reuters/Brendan McDermid

Adwoa Bagalini

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