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Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein cited the history of the NAACP and some of its most prominent past members, including the Rev. Martin Luther King, in calling Tuesday for a bold but measured approach in addressing the problem of violent crime in American cities.
The former top Maryland federal prosecutor delivered his remarks to kick-start Tuesdays slate of activities at the 108th NAACP National Convention, a gathering of speakers and delegates from across the United States being held at the Baltimore Convention Center through Wednesday.
Rosenstein spoke only briefly and did not touch upon recent criticism directed by President Donald Trump at him and Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Trump previously turned down an invitation to appear before the civil rights organization.
Other speakers included the Rev. Jesse Jackson, for NAACP president Kweisi Mfume and Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe.
Read more: http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-naacp-rosenstein-20170725-story.html
asiliveandbreathe
(8,203 posts)Gothmog
(145,794 posts)Trump refused to speak
TexasTowelie
(112,620 posts)I wonder why?
Warren DeMontague
(80,708 posts)We've gotta save the country from legal weed because of all the violent gangs of stoners roaming the streets!