Friends, this moment in our history is a call for listening, empathy and understanding. An understanding that justice has been denied for far too long.

The senseless deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and countless others are a stain on our country. We must do everything we can to make sure that this doesn’t happen again.

As people of all races and creeds unite in the name of justice, I reflect on the words of civil rights leader, and my dear colleague, Rep. John Lewis:

“You cannot be afraid to speak up and speak out for what you believe. You have to have courage, raw courage."

In this time of grief and tension, let us be safe in our actions, reflective in our outlook, constructive in our protests, and let us find the strength to come together for the progress of our country.

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell

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