'This country is going to get better. I see limitless potential that deserves to flourish and thrive.' Former President Barack Obama addressed the world today with a virtual town hall and called for optimism and reform.
Obama invited former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, Color of Change president Rashad Robinson, Minneapolis City Council Representative Phillipe Cunningham, and MBK Columbus Youth Leader Playon Patrick to the virtual talk, which was moderated by Campaign Zero co-founder Brittany Packnett Cunningham.
He went on to note that he was hopeful for the future, pointing out that activists are justified in their feelings, but reiterated that anyone looking for change needs to start in their local communities, and encouraged everyone to get out and vote. Martin Luther King, Malcolm X, feminist leaders, LGBT community leaders, and environmental leaders were young people, Obama said, adding that the efforts of young people made him feel optimistic.
Before he finished, he reiterated that police reform was necessary, but urged public officials to review their use of force policies in their communities and commit to reporting on planned reforms, asking for specific steps that can and will be taken.
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