The killing of George Floyd has sparked a worldwide outrage – and people, here in the United States and across the world, are taking to the streets to voice their frustration over police brutality, racial injustice, and the failure to reform the criminal justice system.
On Monday, President Barack Obama penned an inspiring and informative piece for Medium.com with a roadmap to real change. It’s a must-read.
“So the bottom line is this,” he wrote. “If we want to bring about real change, then the choice isn’t between protest and politics. We have to do both. We have to mobilize to raise awareness, and we have to organize and cast our ballots to make sure that we elect candidates who will act on reform.”
His post also linked to a report and toolkit developed by the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and based on the work of the Task Force on 21st Century Policing he formed while in the White House. For those interested in taking concrete action, please visit a dedicated site at the Obama Foundation to learn about resources and organizations “fighting the good fight,” according to President Obama put it.
