The horrific, preventable death of Sonya Massey is yet another reason Black Americans struggle to trust law enforcement. On July 6, a sheriff's deputy shot Massey in her home in Illinois, after she called 911 for help.

Body camera video shows Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson shoot Massey as she followed police instructions to remove a pot of hot water from a stove top. The situation escalated quickly, with Massey given almost no time to put the pot of water down before Grayson pulled his gun and shots were fired.

Her last words, “I rebuke you in the name of Jesus."

Grayson has been arrested and indicted on first-degree murder and aggravated battery charges.

Yet, that isn’t justice for Massey. The now former deputy’s arrest doesn’t satisfy the grief bellowing in the victim's family and among Black Americans. Her death is a symptom of the systemic racism that continues to drive violence against Black and African Americans.

Police brutality disproportionately affects Black communities in America. While much of the discourse centers on Black men, Black women also experience significant and often overlooked trauma from police violence.

Even worse, the pervasive nature of police violence fosters a deep distrust in law enforcement and........

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