On May 25, 2020, the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin sparked national outcry and commitments to address systemic racial injustices. Five years later, reactions in Minneapolis remain mixed. City Council member Andrea Jenkins acknowledges changes but feels many issues persist. Samar Moseley, a bus driver, describes a city still traumatized, hinting at unresolved tensions between residents and police. Longtime police inspector Charles Adams notes an increase in Black recruits wanting to enact change, but he perceives a regression to attitudes reminiscent of the 1960s.
In other news, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the international community, particularly the U.S., for their silence following a devastating wave of Russian attacks on Ukraine. He argues that silence only emboldens Russian aggression and calls for sanctions in response to ongoing violence.
Former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy criticized Congress for not protecting children from the harmful effects of social media, likening current conditions to placing kids in unsafe cars. Mental health advocate and former Congressman Patrick Kennedy echoed this sentiment, urging action to safeguard children’s futures.
In Texas, legislation aimed at posting the Ten Commandments in schools and a bill banning social media for minors move forward. Additionally, a new biography reveals Eleanor Roosevelt’s emotional bond with journalist Lorena Hickok, deepening the understanding of their relationship beyond speculation.
Amid societal upheavals, other notable events include a foiled bomb plot at a U.S. Embassy, ongoing violence in Sudan, and a successful escape by inmates in New Orleans, shedding light on various dimensions of crisis and change in contemporary America.
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