Most disturbingly, police have continued to use deadly force in questionable circumstances and, ominously, as of this writing, the bodies of three Black men have been found hanging from trees in public spaces.

27-year old Rayshard Brooks was fatally shot June 12 in Atlanta by now former police officer Garrett Rolfe, a six-year veteran of the department.

24-year old Robert Fuller was found dead near City Hall in Palmdale, approximately 60 miles north of Los Angeles, on June 10.

On May 31, 38-year old Malcolm Harsch was found hanging from a tree in the City of Victorville, approximately 80 miles to the east of Los Angeles and 50 miles east of Palmdale.

On June 15 Melina Abdullah, co-founder and organizer of Black Lives Matter-LA, addressed the city council during what turned out to be a very emotional hearing on the budget.