Activists Seek Unity Amid White Support for Black Lives Matter
As new police killings and a Dallas march shock the nation, white Americans join black activists in calls for racial reconciliation. Johnetta Elzie says the atmosphere is shifting toward action beyond guilt, with BLM rising from Trayvon Martin's death in 2013 to a national movement.
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Obama calls Dallas gunman demented amid calls for unity
President Obama denounces the Dallas sniper as demented and urges national unity while planning a Dallas visit to offer condolences. He cites recent police shootings in Louisiana and Minnesota and urges examination of racial disparities in the criminal justice system.
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Strangers shower police with acts of kindness
Nationwide show of support follows the Dallas shooting that killed five officers. People leave flowers and notes at departments, offer coffee and meals, and hug officers at vigils and prayer services. Stories include roses for Dallas and kindness from Philadelphia families to Radnor Township officers.
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