DFER DC Statement on the Derek Chauvin Verdict

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April 21, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 21, 2021)—Democrats for Education Reform DC (DFER DC) State Director Jessica Giles released the following statement today on the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial:

“The jury’s verdict of guilty on all charges provides a critical measure of accountability. As we breathe a collective sigh of relief, let us continue the work of dismantling white supremacy and systemic racism, which continue to oppress and kill Black people in America.”

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