The barbaric assassination of George Floyd sparked mass protests and anger against racism across America. The former First Lady of the country could not help but react to such an event through a public statement on social networks.
According to Michelle Obama, the fight against racism must begin with a change in the mentality of each of us.
"Today is George, Breonna and Ahmaud. Before them was Eric, Sandra and Michael. This story goes on and on ... Racism is a reality that during growing up we were just taught to face, but if we hope to ever leaving it behind, we can?t just wait for people of color to face it.
Like so many of you, I'm pained by these recent tragedies. And I'm exhausted by a heartbreak that never seems to stop. Right now it's George, Breonna, and Ahmaud. Before that it was Eric, Sandra, and Michael. It just goes on, and on, and on. pic.twitter.com/lFWEtTzVT8
- Michelle Obama (icMichelleObama) May 29, 2020
It is up to all of us - whites, people of color - to do the most honest work and eradicate this reality. It begins with self-analysis and listening to those whose lives are completely different from ours and ends with the justice, empathy and empathy that must be manifested in our lives and in the paths we cross. I pray that we all find strength for this journey as I pray for the souls and families of those who were taken from us. "
George was arrested a few days ago by police officers claiming he had used a $ 20 counterfeit card. Floyd was a colorless, unarmed man who died after a Minneapolis police officer held his breath, squeezing him in the neck with his knee for more than eight minutes.
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