In response to national outrage regarding George Floyd’s murder, various companies such as Nike, Apple, and Ben & Jerry’s have issued statements calling for racial equality.
Tuesday, Detroit’s top CEOs followed suit.
In a joint statement, alongside Mayor Duggan and Rev. Wendell Anthony, CEOs from Detroit’s top companies such as GM, Quicken Loans, and DTE Energy announced,
“We condemn the acts of injustice in the tragic murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor and the many other men and women whose lives have been cut far too short.
“It is important for white America to hear from white America,” said Rev. Wendell Anthony, president of Detroit’s NAACP chapter.
In a time where many people may feel hopeless or powerless, the Michigan Chronicle would like to remind you that although change agents from those in power are important, you do not need a title to contribute to the cause.
