It’s been five years since the murder of Minneapolis resident George Floyd by a former police officer. Floyd’s death led to protests nationwide and in parts of the world, and renewed a conversation on racial injustice and police reform. National Gallup findings suggest a slow but meaningful shift in Black’s perceptions of local law enforcement, but how have things changed i the nation’s capital? NewsVision reporter Armani Clark-Bey takes a closer look.
Black and Blue: Examining Trust Between DC Residents and Officers Five Years After George Floyd
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