The President spoke on race in America almost a week after the Zimmerman verdict. He surprised those in the White House briefing room today with very candid comments for nearly 20 minutes. Cornell Belcher, Joshua DuBois, Michaela Angela Davis and CNN's Candy Crowley discuss what prompted his remarks and the impact they may have going forward.
Watch the president’s remarks on the issue of race in America here:
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Post by: Anderson Cooper Filed under: Candy Crowley • Cornell Belcher • George Zimmerman • Trayvon Martin |
Cornell Belcher, Joshua DuBois, Michaela Angela Davis and CNN's Candy Crowley panel discuss President Obama's remarks on race and the justice system in the context of the United States’ "very difficult history."
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Post by: Anderson Cooper Filed under: Candy Crowley • Cornell Belcher • George Zimmerman • Trayvon Martin |
Cornell Belcher, Joshua DuBois, Michaela Angela Davis and Paul Henderson discuss the action plan President Obama has set forth regarding "stand your ground" laws and where things go from here.
Watch the president’s remarks regarding the controversial self-defense laws here:
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Filed under: Anderson Cooper • Cornell Belcher • George Zimmerman • Trayvon Martin |
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