Culture

Derek Chauvin Has Been Charged with Third-Degree Murder & Manslaughter, He and George Floyd Worked Together Previously

Earlier, it was reported that former officer Derek Chauvin was arrested with no charges yet. Chauvin has officially been charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter.

After George Floyd was killed by Chauvin, the video went viral, which resulted in rage and emotions. One of the results was the destruction as a form of protest that took place in Minneapolis. Destruction which could be argued to be a helping factor in the arrest of Chauvin. While Chauvin has been charge, the other officers involved have not (as of yet). All officers have been fired since the murder.

According to multiple reports, this is not Floyd’s or Chauvin’s first encounter. They used to work security together at El Nuevo Rodeo night club. Maya Santamaria owned the club, and recalled tension between the 3rd Precinct with the club, specifically during their “Urban” nights.

“They didn’t like having to deal with having a nightclub in the neighborhood,” Santamaria said to the Washington Post. “Especially our black nights were not their favorite.” Santamaria went on to say she could “feel the racism between the precinct and the Black promotion team and community on this nights.

As of yet, there’s no statement on behalf of Chauvin, or the other officers. A local state of emergency has been declared in Minneapolis, as well as a curfew for public spaces.

William Carter

Recent Posts

Amerie Brings Go-Go Energy and 2000s Nostalgia to Tiny Desk for Black Music Month

Amerie is the latest guest for NPR’s Black Music Month Tiny Desk session. She’s joined…

3 hours ago

ESSENCE Festival of Culture® Unveils Evening Concert Series Lineup: Babyface, Jill Scott, Jazmine Sullivan & More

As the summer heat begins to rise in New Orleans, so does the anticipation for…

1 week ago

#NewMusic: MARIAH. and Raheem DeVaughn Turn Up the Heat with ‘Hold On Me’ (Act 2)

After the steamy success of their first collaboration, MARIAH. and Grammy-winning soul singer Raheem DeVaughn…

2 weeks ago

AFRO PREAK 2025: Culture, Community and the 150th Preakness Stakes Collide in Baltimore

AFRO PREAK is back and bigger than ever. As it enters its fourth year, the…

3 weeks ago

Keith D. Robinson joins cast of CBS soap opera ‘Beyond the Gates’ as Dr. Ted Richardson

Renowned actor and recording artist Keith D. Robinson will be making waves in daytime television…

3 weeks ago

Sold Out: Nas to Perform Illmatic with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in Historic One-Night Event

Hip-hop meets high art this July as rap icon Nas takes the stage with the…

3 weeks ago