197: 8:46 - with Selwyn Jones, Uncle of George Floyd

<p>In this very special BONUS release of <a href="//www.edupexperience.com">The EdUp Experience Podcast</a>, we are honored to speak with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/selwyn.jones.142">Selwyn Jones</a>, the uncle of <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Floyd">George Floyd</a> and social justice activist. &nbsp;In this conversation, Selwyn discusses the murder of his nephew including how his family witnessed the murder and why it was/is/needs to be a significant moment for social justice in America. &nbsp;Selwyn working to eliminate qualified immunity - but he discusses what is really important for black people in America as the charge for equity continues. &nbsp;"No matter what the outcome is, this will never be over. &nbsp;It will never be over (Selwyn Jones)". &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>As George Floyd’s murder ignited the largest civil rights protest in US history, Selwyn &nbsp;Jones became an activist. Every day Selwyn commits to ending police brutality and systemic racism and bringing justice to his nephew’s senseless and cruel murder. &nbsp;Known affectionately as Uncle Selwyn Jones he promised “I will not let his death be in vain. I do not want my sons or anyone else to go through what my nephew endured for that 8 minutes 46 seconds. I want to be a beacon of light for those who face racism or&nbsp;adversity in this life.”</strong></p> <p>Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next time for another episode! &nbsp;Contact Us!</p> <p>Connect with the hosts - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/elvinfreytes/">Elvin Freytes</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethleiba/">Elizabeth Leiba</a>, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joesallustio/">Dr. Joe Sallustio</a></p> <p>● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us!</p> <p>● Join the EdUp community at <a href="https://www.edupexperience.com/">The EdUp Experience</a>!</p> <p>● Follow us on <a href="https://m.facebook.com/EdUpExperience/">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/edupexperience/">Instagram |