<span style="color: #222222;">Teenager Darnella Frazier, who recorded the video showing George Floyd's death beneath the knee of Minneapolis Policeman Derek Chauvin with her cellphone, was awarded a special citation yesterday by the Pulitzer Board. Chauvin was convicted of murdering Floyd in a trial during which Frazier's video was played repeatedly. Chauvin is due to be sentenced on 25th of June.</span><br />” <span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp;</span><br />” <span style="color: #222222;">The citation at the 2021 Pulitzer Prize ceremony is a rare instance of the board recognizing the journalistic achievement of someone with no professional experience in the field. Co-Chair of the Pulitzer Board Mindy Marques said that the 18-year old Frazier was recognized for recording a transformative video that jolted viewers and spurred protests against police brutality around the world. The Pulitzer Board called her an example of the crucial role of citizens in journalists' quest for truth and justice.</span><br />” <span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp;</span><br />” <span style="color: #222222;">Even before the awards ceremony, there was speculation that Frazier's video might be recognized. In December, it earned Frazier the 2020 Benenson Courage Award from PEN America.&nbsp;</span><br />” &nbsp;<br />