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    Jun 1

    I wrote out some thoughts on how to make this moment a real turning point to bring about real change––and pulled together some resources to help young activists sustain the momentum by channeling their energy into concrete action.

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  2. Jun 11

    This young generation makes me optimistic about our future. By protesting, they’re speaking up and shining a light on injustice––and one way we can support them is to vote for people who’ll change the laws on every level.

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  3. Jun 11

    In Columbia, Maryland, young people wielded social media to connect across boundaries, amplify voices, and enact some real change.

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  4. Jun 11

    This group of Nashville teens led a peaceful march with tens of thousands of people in their community.

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  5. Jun 11

    Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen young people in every corner of the country step up and become leaders. Through organization and mobilization, they’re showing us how we can sustain this momentum to bring about real change.

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  6. Jun 10

    It’s too early to tell if it’s permanent, but the changes brought on by COVID-19 are forcing many of us to reflect on what really matters in our lives.

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  7. Retweeted
    Jun 9

    Grief is a heavy burden to bear — and it's even harder with the eyes of the world watching. I know. But that burden is now a purpose — to change the world for the better in the name of George Floyd. That's the message I shared with his loved ones during today's service:

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  8. Retweeted
    Jun 9

    Georgians are risking their health to cast a vote, only to be met with absurdly long lines, broken voting machines, and polling locations opening late. It's in action, and it's unacceptable in a democracy. If you’re voting in Georgia, STAY IN LINE!

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  9. Jun 7

    As has always been true at key moments in history, it’s going to depend on young people to go out there and rewrite what is possible. I couldn’t be prouder of all the young people leading that change right now. Here’s my advice for the Class of 2020:

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  10. Jun 5

    We’ve seen the power that our voices have when we speak out about injustice––but we also know the toll that it takes on our mental health. Today, I talked to , Bryan Stevenson, and activists about ways to keep our mental health a priority at this time.

    “We inherited extraordinary strengths, but we also inherited trauma.” joined and Bryan Stevenson for a town hall today on the mental toll racism has on people of color. See the conversation and find resources for support at .
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  11. Jun 5

    On National Gun Violence Awareness Day, we to honor the victims and survivors of gun violence––which continues to disproportionately harm Black communities. Then keep speaking up, voting, and changing laws across the country.

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  12. Jun 4

    Third, every city in this country should be a community. We have 250 cities, counties, and tribal nations working to reduce barriers and expand opportunity for boys and young men of color. Join us:

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  13. Jun 4

    Second, every mayor should review their use of force policies with members of their community and commit to report on planned reforms. We need mayors, county executives, and those in positions of power to make this a priority. Take the pledge:

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  14. Jun 4

    First, there are specific evidence-based reforms that would build trust, save lives, and lead to a decrease in crime, too. You can find clear, actionable recommendations right here:

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  15. Jun 4

    Real change requires protest to highlight a problem, and politics to implement practical solutions and laws. As I mentioned yesterday in our town hall, there are several steps our mayors and elected officials can take right now:

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  16. Jun 4

    In our town hall yesterday, I mentioned James Baldwin's The Fire Next Time. From 1962, it remains a seminal meditation on race by one of our greatest writers and relevant for understanding the pain and anger behind the protests. Excerpt:

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  17. Jun 3

    And third, an extraordinary essay by the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the U.S. Armed Forces, Mike Mullen, explaining the values at risk when we start using our military to control domestic protests.

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  18. Jun 3

    Second, a reminder of the difference politics and voting can make in changing who has the power to make real change in a community like Ferguson with a history of blatant discriminatory law enforcement practices.

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  19. Jun 3

    Here’s a useful read––a reminder of the importance of de-escalation by police in their interactions with protestors.

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  20. Jun 1

    "Let’s do this another way. Let's stop thinking our voice don’t matter and vote. Not just for the president...educate yourself and know who you’re voting for. And that’s how we're going to hit 'em."

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    WATCH: Full speech by George Floyd's brother, Terrence Floyd, at site of George Floyd's death.
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  21. Jun 1

    Let’s get to work.

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