A Winnipeg woman says the moment she learned Derek Chauvin had been convicted in the murder of George Floyd was extremely emotional — and she quickly realized others in her neighbourhood were having powerful reactions as well. Then Matthews saw a text from a friend, telling her the verdict in Chauvin's trial for second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter: guilty on all counts. Guilty verdict in George Floyd's murder brought Black man to knees CBC News Manitoba 2:21 The murder conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin triggered immediate reactions around the world including here in our city. CBC's Austin Grabish shows us how this case resonated with one Winnipeg woman. Winnipeg Education Assistant Shauna Matthews tells Marcy Markusa that she’s seeing some progress being made towards dismantling racism.

Source: CBC News April 21, 2021 21:15 UTC