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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Statements about the Death of George Floyd

Information about various prejudices and discrimination.

How Is Justice Served?
“Justice is a world in which George Floyd’s death would never have occurred"--Janai Nelson, NAACP Legal Defense Fund.

Police Officer Convicted in the Death of George Floyd

Basketball star and team owner, via his Charlotte Hornets twitter feed

Official Statements about the Death of George Floyd

Vice President Kamala Harris (2021), on the conviction of a Minneapolis Police Officer for the Killing of Mr. Floyd

From the NSU Student Government Association president

From Dr. Jim Henderson, head of the University of Louisiana System
From Dr.Chris Maggio, NSU president
From President Donald J. Trump (2020)
From former president Barack Obama
From U. S. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark)
This NYTimes editorial caused a national outcry and an exploration of freedom of speech and the press. At least two similar pieces were published in the Natchitoches Parish Journal--one signed, one not.
From Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards
From N.O. Saints quarterback Drew Brees
From Natchitoches city and parish officials
From Pope Francis
From the Archbishops of the Church of England