President Barack Obama addressed the nation via zoom about the current state of police violence in the country and the protests surrounding it. (Obama’s talk starts at the 7:14 mark)
President Obama addressed the need for not only policy change in the excessive police force but a call for police accountability and transparency with communities. Though these times are the embodiment of turbulence, it’s good for the country to see a leader give people a glint of hope.
As hopefully peaceful protests continue in the wake of the George Floyd murder, you can learn more about the resources and ideas the Obama Foundation has gathered for those who want to take action at various levels. Find all the info here.
