Remember, America’s on Trial — Not George Floyd

How we frame a trial sets the stage for expectations

A mural painted by artist Kenny Altidor depicting George Floyd is unveiled on a sidewall of CTown Supermarket on July 13, 2020, in Brooklyn, New York. Photo: Stephanie Keith/Getty Images

Last year, George Floyd’s death sparked a new wave of advocacy. Athletes continued to kneel on one knee, companies made diversity pledges, and everyday Americans protested. They made signs, printed shirts, and posted blacked-out squares on social media. Yet it all comes down to this moment, which…