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Invitation from CEO Amy Goldman following the Verdict in the Trial of Derek Chauvin

4/21/2021

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Here in the city of Minneapolis, many of us gathered together yesterday afternoon as a jury delivered the verdict to convict Derek Chauvin of George Floyd's murder. May Mr. Floyd and his family be at peace.

Over this past year, we have witnessed sustained and global demands for racial equity. This historic verdict represents a small but important step in that direction, yet there remains a great deal of work to be done to dismantle the permanence and pervasiveness of systemic racism. If we do this work well and do it together, it can be a step towards building the beloved community we all envision.

Nothing can make up for the many lives lost to police violence, or for the pain and trauma white supremacy has caused our Black neighbors here in Minneapolis, across the country and around the world. GHR stands in solidarity with them.

I truly believe that the Twin Cities can be the epicenter of the reform and renewal needed to build permanent racial equity for our society, yet I’m cognizant of the fact that as a white woman, I have a limited perspective of this moment.

And so, I invite our partners and community members to share their perspectives and hopes in replies and comments below. I also call on the GHR audience to join me in listening deeply to people of color and communities most impacted, today and into our shared future.


In Solidarity,
Amy Goldman

#maytherevolutionbehealing

— Dr Joi Lewis (Joi Unlimited) (@drjoilewis) April 20, 2021

May the family of George Floyd find respite tonight.

May they be surrounded in light.

May we all dedicate ourselves to protecting Black lives and working for Black liberation. pic.twitter.com/pavc3nKKXi

— Kalaya'an #WeKeepUsSafe Mendoza | ᜃᜎᜌᜀᜈ (@KalaMendoza) April 21, 2021

The day began somberly in Minnesota, flags at half staff for Fritz Mondale. It ends in equal parts jubilation and relief. Mondale would have liked this outcome I think. pic.twitter.com/nCigOQHRgN

— Fred de Sam Lazaro (@newshourfred) April 21, 2021

We urge all our supporters to allow this small victory to renew your conviction to take a stand against racial injustice, denounce white supremacy, dismantle the systems that allow it to happen, and invest in change that brings equity. #BlackLivesMatter

— LIFT (@LIFTCommunities) April 20, 2021

Today, we see a little light. But we can’t wait for another tragedy before we act. Stand with us in calling on Minnesota state legislators and Governor Walz to take immediate and decisive action. Learn more: https://t.co/48qZPHcbMl
(□: @Lorie_Shaull) pic.twitter.com/uqxT7X9O95

— Pillsbury United (@pucmn) April 21, 2021

https://t.co/UCdyTpaTBU

— Jimmie Briggs (@briggsjimmie) April 20, 2021

Justice has been served. George Floyd’s Black life mattered. Today, the jurors provided a gift to my four sons and my daughter. I’ll will think bigger later, RN, I’m thankful that today they get to witness the “right thing” #DerekChauvinTrial #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd

— Chanda Smith Baker (@Chandasbaker) April 20, 2021

Here’s our president’s statement on the Derek Chauvin verdict. https://t.co/wXXc2NXm8I

— McKnight Foundation (@McKnightFdn) April 21, 2021

As we are processing the guilty verdict in murder trial of Derek Chauvin,a 16 year old Black girl named Ma’khia Bryant was killed by police today in Columbus Ohio after she called them for help.We who believe in freedom cannot rest.□ justice for Ma’khia,abolish the police state. pic.twitter.com/oSCAmWIo81

— Lulete (Lu-leet) (@whenlulawerks) April 21, 2021
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Reimagining What's Possible on Global Health Equity

4/19/2021

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On April 7, the World Health Day Symposium 2021 offered a space of global and local interconnection around the theme of global equity. Hosted by Global Minnesota and sponsored by GHR Foundation, the day-long event linked local grassroots innovation and global policy initiatives — tapping the wisdom and experience of leaders from a variety of fields around improving global health outcomes, with faith and community voices represented.

Health equity is a crucial aspect of racial justice, and the World Health Day Symposium presented a chance to envision a more healthy and fair future for all. GHR's support represents our continued commitment to integrating racial equity into every aspect of our work and organization. 

Amy Goldman, CEO and Chair of GHR, shared, "there’s no doubt the devastation of COVID-19 has awakened the world to a crisis of broken systems with health, economic and racial inequities growing rather than shrinking. Yet, there is reason for hope as we hear new calls for change through collaborations such as World Health Day. We’re leaning into that change at GHR, taking steps today that prepare a different future – one that heals, that builds community, and creates conditions for equity and solidarity to flourish. And that’s why Global Minnesota’s focused conversation on health equity is so critical to all of us.”

Watch the full symposium here.
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