Chicago Urban League President and CEO Karen Freeman-Wilson issued the following statement in response to protests that have erupted around the country following the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police on May 25.
Like the combination of climate change, natural disaster and human disdain that gave rise to one of the most tragic events in our country’s history, we are now faced with a series of despicable human acts that have given rise to an explosion of anger, frustration and palpable grief in our country.
The murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Laquan McDonald and countless others; and the daily effort to demonize Black men like Christian Cooper, Colin Kaepernick and others has always evoked pain, fear, anger and frustration in Black people and others who know and desire better.
What are some actions that can be taken to address these concerns in Chicago and other communities?
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