I live in Minneapolis and Derek Chauvin was from the 3rd Precinct, which is my precinct. I have had encounters with other officers from this precinct that have displayed racist and classist behavior. As a white woman, I called them out for their comments (screamed at them, even) after calling them about a concern about a child’s welfare. My husband was so upset about their nonchalant racism that he slammed the door in their face. I know that had we been Black, we would have been arrested or experienced something worse.

The same standards do not apply to Black people as they do for white. Those who believe they do are delusional.

Thank you for your piece. I look forward to more.