Editor's Notes The verdict is in from a Minneapolis court room: Former police officer Derek Chauvin is guilty on three counts, including murder, in the killing of George Floyd. It's a moment to recognize a measure of accountability from the justice system. Yet it's also clear that the fight for racial justice won't be over after today. Multiple police killings over the last couple of weeks in the Midwest have offered plenty of evidence. Here in Baltimore, it's the anniversary week of the death of Freddie Gray — a time to memorialize an important moment in Baltimore's history, and recognize how far we still have to go. Through our lens of tech and business coverage, we know from our reporting that economic justice and career pathways can be important parts in the change that's sought. And we've seen community leaders speak with one voice on equity, bringing new energy. Today brings a verdict, and it might offer hope. But the events of recent years are blinking lights that there's more work to do. It's a time to consider the trauma a colleague may be experiencing, or how it's time to offer time for self-care to a direct report. What can you do today, for yourself and your team? Don't think it's the end, and don't let it pass, either. — Technical.ly Assistant Editor Stephen Babcock (stephen@technical.ly) |