Support for Police Reform for Black Safety from US Vice President Harris

In his speech at the annual convention of the National Action Network (NAN) organization of black rights advocates in New York, US Vice President Harris referred to the case of Tire Nichols, who was beaten to death by police in Tennessee earlier this year. The Vice President said that “public safety” in the country must include everyone, including blacks.

Emphasizing the need to hold police accountable for biased excessive force, Harris said, “We all agree that we must do more to improve public safety and have Congress pass comprehensive police reform legislation.” he used the phrase.

Drawing attention to gun violence in the country, Harris stressed that there were more than 150 mass armed attacks this year and, according to the latest data, gun violence is the number one cause of death among young people.

“While gun violence affects the entire community, it affects blacks unequally the most,” Harris said. Blacks make up 13 percent of the US population and more than 60 percent of homicide victims.” saying.

CONVENTION TO THE CONGRESS

Stating that federal and state gun control safety laws must be enacted, Harris called on state legislatures and Congress to address this issue as soon as possible.

Stating that people who oppose gun violence in the country cannot be silenced, Harris also addressed the case of three Democratic councilmembers who were asked to be ousted for protesting a school shooting in Tennessee. .

“Tennessee voted to fire 3 elected parliamentarians and two young black men were removed from their seats,” Harris said. But now Justin Pearson and Justin Jones are back after 7,000 students and their families spoke up.” he said.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Two black lawmakers, ousted by Republicans for taking part in the April 3 student protests, won “reassignment” approval yesterday to return them to their seats in a higher vote on city councils.

The National Action Network’s annual conference, which began the day before and addresses the issues of racism, discrimination and violence experienced by black people in the US, will end tomorrow.