Davion Pilgrim says There is Still Time for Unity; 16-year Old Talks About the Power of Peace in Protest
Tuesday, June 2, Los Angeles City Mayor Garcetti provided updates on the plan to keep the city safe during a time of unrest.
Garcetti confirmed curfews will be set day by day, in hopes of the city deescalating.
Davion Pilgrim, a 16-year old student from Morning Side High school shared his story of recently being racially profiled and accused of gang affiliation by the police.
Pilgrim promoted Conversations of understanding are needed, Garcetti followed Pilgrim’s statements by listing disparities seen within African American Communities.
Garcetti mentioned he has been talking with elected officials across the country, mapping out a strategy to grow from this moment; that includes looking at the city budget.
