Barack Obama Says George Floyd Protests Are a Chance for America to Be ‘Awakened’
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variety.comBy Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and Media Former President Barack Obama addressed the killing of George Floyd and the protests over police brutality that have swept across the U.S.
on camera on Wednesday, saying that the demonstrations were an opportunity to “change America and make it live up to its highest ideals.” Floyd’s killing, along with the recent violent deaths of Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, are putting pressure on governments to implement meaningful reforms, Obama said.
He suggested that cities and communities should review their “use-of-force policies.” “We are committed to the fight of creating a more just nation in the memory of your sons and daughters,” Obama said, in a direct message to the families of Floyd,
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