This week, the graphic details of the case have been on full display as Derek Chauvin, the white police officer charged with Floyd's murder, began his trial. As a result, many people — particularly those in the Black community — are struggling with fresh feelings of anger, grief, and hopelessness, says Roxanne Francis, a psychotherapist whose work includes helping people cope with anti-Black racism and racial trauma. Three other officers involved in Floyd's death are expected to go to trial in August. WATCH | Black officers speak out about racism and discrimination inside York Regional Police forceBlack officers speak out about racism and discrimination inside York Regional Police force 2:08 Several Black officers gave deputations at the York Regional Police Services Board meeting, Wednesday. "Not having a just outcome suggests to the Black community that Black lives really do not matter and that Black lives are expendable and it's easy to do wrong to a Black individual and not have any consequences."

Source: CBC News April 03, 2021 09:56 UTC