In Charlotte, N.C., Hillary Clinton Calls for Justice Reform
Source: wsj.com
In Charlotte, N.C., Hillary Clinton Calls for Justice Reform
Democratic nominee seeks to comfort city roiled by police shooting death; aides look to defend leaked comments
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton greets people after speaking at the Little Rock AME Zion Church in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday. Photo: Andrew Harnik/Associated Press
By Colleen McCain Nelson
Updated Oct. 2, 2016 11:05 p.m.
CHARLOTTE, N.C.— Hillary Clinton called for “end-to-end reform” of the criminal-justice system on Sunday, telling this community that has been roiled by racial unrest that simply imposing more law and order won’t solve the country’s problems.
The Democratic presidential nominee sought to offer comfort to a city that is still struggling with the aftermath of the recent shooting death of Keith Lamont Scott by police. While Mrs. Clinton attended a church service and met with African-American community leaders in North Carolina on Sunday, her campaign aides and fellow Democrats defended the former secretary of state’s leaked comments about young voters who supported Sen. Bernie Sanders in the Democratic primary.
In Charlotte, Mrs. Clinton spoke bluntly about the different experiences and fears of whites and African-Americans. She told parishioners at a predominantly African-American church, that as a grandmother, she worries, but “my worries are not the same as black grandmothers’.”
“I wouldn’t be able to stand it if my grandchildren had to be scared and worried the way too many children across our country feel right now,” Mrs. Clinton said as she called on Americans to see recent violence “through our children’s eyes.”......................
Read more: http://www.wsj.com/articles/in-charlotte-n-c-hillary-clinton-calls-for-justice-reform-1475452147
Recall that Hillary had cancelled he trip last week because of protests over the shooting death of Scott Keith. There is a great photo in the wsj --in the OP but I am not able to transfer it for some reason. Think many would enjoy it.
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Girls Really Rule. @girlsreallyrule 4h4 hours ago
@HillaryClinton breakin it down in church in Charlotte. #ImWithHer
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MinyonM @IamMinyon 8h8 hours ago Washington, DC
@HillaryClinton meeting with young black men in Charlotte. Where there is life, there is hope. #strongertogether
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In Wake of Charlotte Shooting, Clinton Meets with Black Men
http://www.nbcnews.com/video/in-wake-of-charlotte-shooting-clinton-meets-with-black-men-777666115655
Sun, Oct 02
Hillary Clinton went to Charlotte, North Carolina Sunday, visiting a historically black church and sitting down with a group of black men to get their thoughts on ways stop the recent string of shootings of African-American men by police.
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ABC News Verified account @ABC 10h10 hours ago
https://twitter.com/ABC/status/782629309949186049
At Charlotte church, @HillaryClinton reads 9-year-old Zianna Oliphant's emotional plea in wake of fatal shooting of Keith Lamont Scott.
Oct. 2, 2016
10:19 a.m. Reporting from Charlotte, N.C.
Chris Megerian
Clinton acknowledges gap between white and black experiences while seeking united front against violence
http://www.latimes.com/nation/politics/trailguide/la-na-trailguide-updates-hillary-clinton-lands-a-big-ohio-1475453859-htmlstory.html
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Hillary Clinton speaks with Zianna Oliphant at her side on Sunday at a church in Charlotte, N.C. (Brendan Smialowski / AFP/Getty Images)
Last week, Zianna Oliphant, 9, stood before the Charlotte City Council and tearfully spoke about how she feels black people are treated differently than others.
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On Sunday, standing in a church here in a city rocked by protests over Scott's death, Clinton said, "When I read what she had said, I had tears in my eyes too."
Clinton said she worries about her grandchildren, but "my worries are not the same as black grandmothers'."
"Because my grandchildren are white," she added, "because they are the grandchildren of a former president and secretary of State, let's be honest, they won't face the same kind of fear we heard from the young children testifying before the City Council."....................
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EDIT TO ADD THIS FROM A LOCAL PAPER:
Video:
http://www.wsoctv.com/news/raw-hillary-clinton-speaks-at-little-rock-ame-zion-church_20161002180011/452712617
RAW: Hillary Clinton speaks at Little Rock AME Zion Church
Updated: Oct 2, 2016 - 2:13 PM
http://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/hillary-clinton-heads-to-charlotte-sunday-after-days-of-protests/452575023
Hillary Clinton addresses deadly encounter between police, Keith Scott
by: Elsa Gillis, Alexa Ashwell Updated: Oct 2, 2016 - 10:26 PM
...............“We have to fight for common sense reforms to stop the epidemic of gun violence in our communities,” said Clinton. “Gun violence is by far the leading cause of death for young black men. More than the next nine causes combined.”
Clinton later took those talking points to a round table discussion with seven Charlotte community activists at Merts in Uptown Charlotte.
“I want to spend a lot more time listening than talking," Clinton said, with a cup of coffee before her.
Media wasn’t allowed to stay for the conversation but Clinton’s aide said the discussions centered on racial, economic and social justice issues...................................
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