I do not think we should allow ourselves to grow comfortable with the fact that 719 billionaires now own 4 times more wealth than the entire bottom half of this country.
Our movement is one born of love. Those who call it violent are the same ones storming the Capitol. BLM has never called for violence nor will we today. We do call for this: End white supremacy. Protect Black communities. Build a democracy that serves all of us, not a select few.
A number of Administration officials are resigning in protest to Trump’s horrific acts of sedition yesterday. Not good enough! The Vice President and cabinet members must invoke the 25th amendment NOW and remove Trump from office before he incites more violence and chaos.
The NAACP called out President Donald Trump over his yearslong attack on Colin Kaepernick for peacefully protesting racism, after his supporters stormed the grounds of the U.S. Capitol. huffp.st/5sHahw0
It’s a dark day in America when a UNITED STATES Capitol police officer decides to take a selfie with a TERRORIST! And they wonder why WE don’t feel safe!
"Insurrection could do grave damage to our Nation and reputation. In the United States of America, it is the fundamental responsibility of every patriotic citizen to support the rule of law." - President George W. Bush
Full Statement: bushcenter.org/about-the-cent…