The shocking murder of George Floyd by a police officer in 2020 sparked a wave of protests around the world and prompted promises to address structural racism. What actions could actually make black lives better? Film supported by @Mishcon de Reya LLP
00:00 - The legacy of George Floyd
01:20 - How can police reform help?
06:30 - Reallocating police resources
09:10 - The school-to-prison pipeline
12:33 - Reducing school exclusions
16:15 - Moving up the corporate ladder
19:20 - Improving black wealth
22:42 - Can structural racism be solved?
Find The Economist’s most recent coverage on race in America: https://econ.st/33fQC5L
What is the legacy of George Floyd’s death?: https://econ.st/31CXWrM
Listen ‘Why is law enforcement so resistant to reform?’: https://econ.st/3yeDEjZ
Read more about why diversity training does not work: https://econ.st/3y7znyU
Listen to our checks and balance podcast on racism in America: https://econ.st/3y9MH5P
What is the role of police reform?: https://econ.st/3y8O9Fq
Watch our film on fixing American policing: https://youtu.be/UGQEtHBMP08
Read our special report on how to design anti-discrimination policies:https://econ.st/3GsaSiP
Listen to our checks and balance podcast on fair policing: https://econ.st/3rNpl4Q
Can protests help progress race in America?: https://econ.st/3rS6WnC
Read our business report on the boom in the diversity industry: https://econ.st/3EVe3iO