Some Measure of Justice
Summary
The statement reflects on a legal verdict in the George Floyd case, noting that while it provides a sense of relief and hope, it does not erase the history of unjust verdicts or the ongoing systemic violence and racism faced by Black Americans.
Key insights
- The verdict in the George Floyd case is viewed as a partial achievement of justice, though it cannot compensate for the loss of life.
- Despite the specific verdict, systemic issues persist, including a history of unjust legal outcomes and continued violence and racism against Black Americans.
Cite the original document
- APA
- Mighty Earth (2021). Some Measure of Justice. https://mightyearth.org/action/some-measure-of-justice/
- Chicago
- Mighty Earth. Some Measure of Justice. 2021. https://mightyearth.org/action/some-measure-of-justice/.
- Wikipedia
- {{cite press release |author=Mighty Earth |title=Some Measure of Justice |date=20 April 2021 |url=https://mightyearth.org/action/some-measure-of-justice/ |access-date=23 October 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}
- BibTeX
- @misc{mightyearth2021some, author = {{Mighty Earth}}, title = {{Some Measure of Justice}}, publisher = {Mighty Earth}, year = {2021}, month = apr, url = {https://mightyearth.org/action/some-measure-of-justice/}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }
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