This is what Barack Obama would like us to do next GeorgeFloyd BlackLivesMatter
You may also like“As millions of people across the country take to the streets and raise their voices in response to the killing of George Floyd and the ongoing problem of unequal justice, I’ve heard many ask how we can sustain momentum to bring about real change,” Obama wrote on Twitter.
“1. The protests represent a genuine and legitimate frustration over a decades-long failure to reform police practices and the broader criminal justice system. We should condemn the few who resort to violence – not the overwhelming majority who deserve our respect and support.”George Floyd murder: Lizzo’s emotional video about US protests reminds us “the real story is not being told”
“3. To do that, we have to know which levels of government have the biggest impact. Changing the federal government is important. But the elected officials who matter most in reforming police departments and the criminal justice system work at the state and local levels.” “5. The more specific we can make demands for criminal justice and police reform, the harder it will be for elected officials to just offer lip service to the cause and then fall back into business as usual once protests have gone away.”
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