The former Minneapolis police officer has finally been sentenced for killing George Floyd. But has justice really been served? On this episode of “Be Heard Talk,” Selena Hill and Shavar Jeffries unpack Derek Chauvin’s sentencing and next steps to transform the institution of policing in honor of George Floyd’s legacy. In addition, Evan Mastronardi and Michelle Hope discuss Brittany Spears’ attempt to end her conservatorship, the new abuse allegations against Chris Brown, and the debate surrounding the name of Michael B. Jordan’s new Rum.

“In the Heights” has reignited long-standing conversations around colorism in the Latinx community. But this isn’t just an issue in Hollywood. How can we stop the erasure of Afro-Latinx people in society? On this episode of “Be Heard Talk,” Selena Hill, Karina Cabreja, and Stanley Fritz unpack the recent controversy surrounding the lack of Afro-Latinx representation in “In the Heights.” In addition, the team discusses the return of “Bennifer,” the New York City mayoral race, and whether or not Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday is an act of performative justice.