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Dear John,
In The Wake Of Another Racially Motivated Mass Shooting, It's Time To
Change the Rhetoric
Following a mass shooting at Dollar General in Jacksonville, Florida
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following statement
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"Our hearts go out to the families impacted by the mass shooting this
weekend in Jacksonville, FL. As this country grapples with another
senseless, racially targeted shooting, we grieve with the families whose
lives have been changed forever," said Glenn Harris, president of Race
Forward.
"That this shooting occurred on the weekend of the 60th anniversary of
the March on Washington, is a testament that this country remains
racially divided and driven by white supremacist ideas. It is also a
reminder and impetus of the urgency of the work that must be done to
secure the dream the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke of decades
ago."
"The shooter indicated in a manifesto that he wanted to kill Black
people and armed with a Glock and AR-15 rifle, he was able to terrorize
a community with his ideology of hate. The shooting not only impacted
the victim and their family, but also terrorizes communities of color
across this country who are vulnerable to similar targeting."
"For all people who say that dialogue on racial equity and teaching
about race and racism is unnecessary, this latest racially motivated
attack suggests otherwise," concluded Harris. "It is important for all
Americans not only to know our history, but also learn how to overcome
it and build bridges to advance a just multiracial society, where we can
all thrive, prosper and live."
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