Defense attorney Eric Nelson gave the closing argument during Derek Chauvin’s trial for the murder of George Floyd on April 19, 2021. Read the transcript of his speech here.

VP Kamala Harris spoke about the American Rescue Plan’s investment in child care on April 15, 2021. Read the transcript of her remarks here.

Shawanda Hill, the woman in the car with George Floyd before his death, testified during Derek Chauvin’s trial for murder on April 13, 2021. Read the transcript of her testimony remarks here.

Vice President Kamala Harris hosted a White House roundtable to address Black women’s maternal health on April 13. Harris said: “Black women in our country are facing a maternal health crisis.” Read the transcript of the discussion remarks here.

A use-of-force expert called by the defense testified during Derek Chauvin’s trial for the murder of George Floyd on April 13, 2021. He said Chauvin was “justified” in his interaction with Floyd. Read the transcript of the testimony remarks here.