Hi Friend,
Today marks one year since George Floyd was senselessly murdered.
One year since his family, like far too many others, was plunged into grief at the killing of yet another Black American. And one year since his death sparked a movement that would not -- will not -- be silenced.
George Floyd should still be alive today. So should Breonna Taylor, Javier Ambler, Daunte Wright, Jamarri Daiwon Tarver, and far, far too many others. I know this is an incredibly painful, infuriating, and devastating day for so many Black families, in Texas and beyond. My heart goes out to every family who is grieving a loved one lost to police brutality. I know that nothing can take away this pain. But I want you to know that as we struggle for justice, we do not struggle alone.
In the year since May 25, 2020, we took our pain, our rage, our terror, and our grief, and turned it into power. We took to the streets last summer by the millions, in what became the largest movement in United States history. We took to the polls, and sent the first Black woman in history to the Vice President’s office. We refuse silence. We are claiming our right to be safe from violence and free to live our lives in justice and equality.
Because we demanded to be heard, earlier this year, George Floyd’s killer was finally held accountable. While we still have work to do, the tide is shifting. Far too slowly, I know. But change is happening, right now, because of this movement.
Today, and every single day, Black Lives Matter! For the sake of the future of our country, I am hoping to one day see an end to police brutality in this country. I envision a world where racial justice is finally a reality -- where democracy works for everyone -- and when we get there, it will be because of us. Just as those before us did, we will not stop fighting until it does.
You know how I know we’re going to get there? George Floyd’s young daughter said it best:
In solidarity and power to the people,
Dr. Carla Brailey
Vice-Chair, Texas Democratic Party
