The promise of humanity: Redemption that goes beyond police reform

This commentary is going to be a challenge – for me, first and foremost. The challenge is to see George Floyd’s death and everything that follows it in a holistic fashion.

I didn’t watch the video of Derek Chauvin’s murderous act. I didn’t watch Mr. Floyd succumbing to the pressure of Mr. Chauvin’s knee on his neck for more than nine minutes.

I didn’t have to watch it. I’d seen it all before – and saw myself,