The Value of a Life: Breonna Taylor

Need we say more?

Louisville and the family of Breonna Taylor came to a substantial settlement regarding the killing of Taylor at the hands of police. The $12 million amount is substantial, but is that enough? While millions might help with burial fees and paying off mortgages, does it really replace a person or stem the tears?

As Trina Curry, Taylor’s aunt, told TV station WAVE3 News: “Justice didn’t end yesterday with the settlement. Justice is continuing to fight. Justice is those officers being prosecuted, arrested, fired. Breonna’s life was priceless.”

The family is pushing for police reform not just in Louisville but nationwide. Meanwhile, the initial fight isn’t over. WNBA star Candace Parker says she, and others, are still pushing for the officers involved to be arrested and charged.

“This season has been dedicated to arrest the cops that are responsible for the murder of Breonna Taylor,” Parker said in a Zoom video call with Yahoo Sports. “I think it’s interesting that this is a step, but this isn’t what our goal was. And obviously we wear Breonna Taylor’s name on the back of our jersey but she represents so many other women that have been killed because of police brutality.”