Today, former Minneapolis police office Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 22.5 years for the murder of George Floyd. In response, Elisha Rhodes, Interim CEO and COO of YWCA USA has issued the following statement: “Our hearts are with the family and friends of George Floyd, and with the larger Minneapolis and St. Paul community. While… Continue Reading YWCA USA Statement on the Sentencing of Derek Chauvin
In observance of the one-year commemoration of the death of George Floyd, YWCA USA, YWCA Minneapolis, and YWCA St. Paul have issued the following joint statement: As we observe the one-year commemoration of the death of George Floyd on May 25, we can be sure of one thing: the protests and court proceedings after his… Continue Reading YWCA Statement on the One-Year Commemoration of George Floyd’s Death
On April 20, 2021, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all charges for the death of George Floyd. Elisha Rhodes, Interim CEO and COO, has issued the following statement in response. “The conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the 2020 killing of George Floyd is an indication that… Continue Reading YWCA USA Statement on the Conviction of Derek Chauvin