Black Lives Matter.
It’s important we say that because, for far too long, our criminal justice system hasn’t reflected that belief. Black Lives Matter. And working collectively to combat and reform systemic racism matters. I am proud to stand with everyone who believes that as deeply as I do and to fight for social justice together.
Last night, while our country mourned and fought for justice, Trump ordered tear gas and rubber bullets into a crowd of peaceful protestors just so he could get a photo op. It’s disgusting.
To all the thousands of protestors using their voices to challenge these injustices, I hear you. I see you. I stand with you.
People have a right to be safe, unafraid, and secure in their communities, and they must have an unalienable right to equal justice under the law. They also have a right to not be victimized in their day to day lives or when they peacefully protest injustice.
As a country, we have tolerated systemic racism and a broken criminal justice system for far too long. Today, we need what Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. called “the fierce urgency of now.”
He said, “In this unfolding conundrum of life and history, there IS such a thing as being too late. This is no time for apathy and complacency.” We must ALL feel the urgency to do our part to address the challenges we face.
That’s why if you can afford to, I hope you’ll join me in supporting the Denver and Aurora chapters of the NAACP by making a donation today.
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Whether it’s George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, or the hundreds of thousands whose killings were not caught on video, we must keep seeking justice for their families and loved ones.
I hope everyone today, and in the days ahead, stays safe, listens to one another, and asks themselves what they can do to be a part of the solution.
Thank you,
John
