evidence: Human Interest Human Interest News Social Issues News Ben & Jerry's Releases Statement About Dismantling White Supremacy: 'Silence Is NOT An Option' "The murder of George Floyd was the result of inhumane police brutality that is perpetuated by a culture of white supremacy," the Ben & Jerry's statement read By Ally Mauch Ally Mauch Ally Mauch is a former news writer at PEOPLE. She left PEOPLE in 2022. People Editorial Guidelines Published on June 3, 2020 02:52PM EDT Ben & Jerry's co-founders Ben Cohen (L) and Jerry Greenfield (R) announce a new flavor, Justice Remix'd alongside Judith Browne Dianis, Executive Director of Advancement Project National Office. Ben & Jerry’s is speaking out about the killing of George Floyd, the unarmed Black man who died at the hands of Minneapolis police on May 25. The popular ice cream brand, well-known for being vocal about social justice issues, issued a statement this week about the incident. "All of us at Ben & Jerry’s are outraged about the murder of another Black person by Minneapolis police officers last week and the continued violent response by police against protestors," the statement, titled "Silence Is NOT an Option," began.