Faith leaders hope Chauvin verdict lifts justice work
Faith leaders in Minnesota and across the United States expressed hope that their advocacy work for racial justice will gain momentum from the guilty verdict rendered against Derek Chauvin, the former police officer convicted of killing George Floyd.
“My prayer is that this does really invigorate all of us to want to work on the things that really matter . . . breaking down the barriers of White supremacy, providing access to those who have been marginalized,” said Stacey L. Smith, pastor of St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church in St. Paul and presiding elder of the AME Fourth District.
“I’m happy about what has taken place and the verdict—but I know there’s tons of work that needs to be done. It’s just the beginning.”
