George Floyd's Uncle Reflects on Social Justice Fight 5 Years Later

The Impact of George Floyd's Death

• 🌍 Selwyn Jones reflects on the global impact of George Floyd's killing, noting how it informed the world about racism, hatred, police brutality, and systemic issues during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• 💡 The event brought critical issues to light for a global audience confined to their homes and watching television.

Police Reform and Continued Violence

• 📉 Despite initial changes like banning chokeholds and requiring body cams, killings by police officers have increased since George Floyd's death.
• ⚠️ Jones emphasizes the need for better mental health evaluations and patience for police officers, alongside a fundamental shift in approach.
• ⚖️ He questions the decision to stop monitoring police departments accused of civil rights violations, asking what good comes from exonerating those who commit killings.

Justice 929 Foundation's Mission

• 🤝 Selwyn Jones co-founded the Justice 929 foundation to promote civil rights and systemic change.
• 🏠 The foundation aims to address issues such as homelessness, mental health, domestic violence, police brutality, social justice, and wrongful convictions.

Legacy and Ongoing Fight

• 🕊️ Jones hopes George Floyd's legacy is one of changed dynamics in how the world is run and how policing operates since May 25, 2020.
• ✊ He stresses that the fight against systemic racism and police brutality is ongoing and real, requiring continued effort.
• 🎯 True change, in his view, will only come when all killings, ignorance, and unrest are settled.