Black Americans’ police mistrust lingers years after Floyd murder
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on May 25, 2023
Three years after the tragic murder of George Floyd by police officers in Minnesota, the Black community in the United States continues to grapple with deep-rooted skepticism and mistrust toward law enforcement forces.
"I fear that anyone with a black or brown complexion can become a victim of police brutality," expressed Alicia Jennings, a 39-year-old Houston resident, echoing the sentiments of many. "Simply being in the wrong place at the wrong time could make our skin color become a cause of police brutality."
Jennings, speaking to Anadolu Agency (AA), emphasized that Floyd . . .
