The guys react to the guilty verdict on all three counts in the Derek Chauvin Trial for killing George Floyd. Emotions were all over the place upon hearing the verdict. Folks should take time to digest all that happened in this trial. There is still work that need to be done going forward.
Frank White, Former MLB Player; Current County Executive, Jackson County Missouri
There was an open seat on the Jackson County Legislature and Frank decided to run because he wanted to give back to the community. Frank wanted to know why things weren't getting done in the community so he thought if he ran, he could change things. By growing up in K.C. and playing in the city his entire career, Frank felt he had built up good will with folks in the area. Its funny how you can put yourself in a position to never receive bad comments, never do anything to hurt your character, or have anything negative directed toward you, then you enter politics, all of a sudden you're corrupt. When he took the job it felt like he was forced to fix everything in one year when it took over 30 to develop. Frank has been catching up on things that should have been done already. The most difficult part of the job is trying to get legislation passed. Like baseball, Frank is surrounded by good people that has helped him get a lot done. When he sees the statue of himself (outside Kauffman Stadium) he feels very proud and wants it to be a symbol of what can be accomplished if you follow your dreams and work hard. Feels he has achieved way more than he has ever dreamed of
Dr. Adolph Brown, Clinical Psychologist, Author & Social Justice Advocate
Explains the emotions that folks are feeling right now after the guilty verdict came down Tuesday. The reactions to the verdict from people of various races were people embracing humanity. Gives us a background of his history to make us understand why he doesn't put a whole lot of faith in trials. He still worries about his children. More people are becoming aware, but awareness without action means nothing. What's concerning is that there are people that are angry about the verdict. He applauds the jury for the verdict, but celebration isn't the right word. We still have a long way to go. Neuroscience need to be a part of everything we do.