After Chauvin verdict, business leaders speak out saying fight for racial justice must continue

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Some of the country's top CEOs and tech executives shared their reactions to the Derek Chauvin verdict on Twitter, Facebook and in letters to employees.

"Right now I'm thinking of George Floyd, his family and those who knew him. I hope this verdict brings some measure of comfort to them, and to everyone who can't help but see themselves in his story. We stand in solidarity with you, knowing that this is part of a bigger struggle against racism and injustice.""A small measure of justice was done today. But real justice would be for George Floyd to be alive and in the arms of his family.

My thoughts are with George Floyd's family today, and with so many other families who are missing their loved ones today.""We are hopeful today's verdict will allow a grieving family and a community to start to heal. However, the systemic racism and social injustice apparent in the killing of George Floyd and countless other terrible episodes in our country are deeply rooted.

 

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That’s if America is still around in the next 4 years

What about the fight for citizens to commit less crimes? Can we get some progress on that? Seems that would solve 100% of this.

Are these the same leaders of companies whose shareholder vote ballots recommend voting against racial equity audits?

MSM propaganda. Floyd was a unrepentant career criminal and drug addict. ... Floyd’s rap sheet. ...

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