2020 – Ahmaud Arbery’s Killers Indicted

On May 14, 2020, a Georgia grand jury indicted three white men—Travis McMichael, Gregory McMichael, and William “Roddie” Bryan—for the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old Black man who was shot while jogging near Brunswick, Georgia. The incident occurred on February 23, 2020, but only gained national attention after video footage emerged in May, sparking outrage and demands for justice. The indictment on May 14 represented a turning point after months of inaction and highlighted how citizen journalism and public pressure could force legal accountability. The case became a flashpoint in the Black Lives Matter movement and reignited conversations about racial profiling, vigilantism, and systemic injustice in law enforcement. May 14 symbolizes the critical role of community activism in confronting racial violence and holding systems of power accountable.