What thoughts and feelings have you had about the police violence against George Floyd?

The police killing of George Floyd has ignited outrage, grief, and protest across the country. When upsetting events happen in the world, it can be helpful to have a chance to share your feelings and thoughts about them. While we may be tempted to avoid bringing up such news, it is on your mind, whether we talk about it or not. This forum is intended to be a safe, supportive space where you can share your thoughts and feelings about sensitive issues and events constructively. We can turn those events into powerful teachable moments and foster a stronger sense of community in the process.

Note: While all students are likely to be upset about this issue, students of color are carrying an extra emotional burden. Please process your feelings and increase your sensitivity on this issue before convening the whole group.

Some guidelines for this forum include:

Speak from your own point of view.
Be your own barometer – share as much as you feel comfortable sharing.
Confidentiality is important. We need to agree that what we share among ourselves will stay private.
Respond to 3 or more of the following questions. As with all other discussions, please respond to at least 2 other classmates. Please do so respectfully and don’t attack or try to instigate disagreement. Avoid personal attacks! Your response should be at least 100 words, and there is no maximum for this discussion.

What thoughts and feelings have you had about the police violence against George Floyd?
What thoughts and feelings have you had about the protests that have taken place?
What thoughts and feelings do you have about the police response to the protests?
What is one thing we could do — individually, as a group, or as a society — to show support for one another in the wake of these events?

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