Barack Obama Discusses George Floyd and Policing in Live Stream Town Hall
when discussing young people and the inspiration they've become during this movement. He said what's happening right now"reminds people of the 1960s and the chaos, the discord and distrust throughout the country." But he added,"I have to tell you, I know enough about that history to say there is something different here.
Obama said the mobilization in peaceful protesting across America -- and frankly, across the world -- didn't exist back in the day. He said, despite the riots, the majority of Americans agree these protests are justified. And, that's the change he's seen so far in these protests. The Prez said he wanted to talk directly to people of color and say"I want you to know that you matter; that your lives matter. Your dreams matter." He also challenged local officials on how to bring about real change, while urging young people to vote in local elections.It should be noted ... Obama acknowledged law enforcement and the"vast majority who protect and serve.
Obama is set to speak Wednesday during a virtual town hall sponsored by My Brother's Keeper Alliance -- an org that partners with his Obama Foundation. Barack is expected to address Floyd's killing, police practices ... and the racial bias still ingrained in the justice system. Organizers have dubbed the event,"Reimagining policing in the wake of continued police violence" ... and it's supposed to kick off at 2 PM PT. This will be Obama's first time publicly discussing George Floyd's case on camera -- he's already
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