Into an American Uprising: James Clyburn on Lessons from History
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There have been nearly two weeks of national protests and collective unrest following the police killing of George Floyd. But for some, it is yet another step in the long march of progress.
South Carolina Congressman James Clyburn has been fighting for racial justice his entire life. He started at age 12 as the youth chapter of his local NAACP chapter and today is the highest ranking Black legislator in Congress. His advice to protesters today? “Stay steady, stay focused.”
Trymaine Lee sits down with Congressman Clyburn to discuss what leadership from Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden looks like and the lessons from history that fill him with both fear and hope for the future.
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Further reading:
- George Floyd Protest News: Live Blog
- Outrage over George Floyd's death could tip fortunes in Joe Biden's VP search
- In the South Carolina Primary, Clyburn endorsements carry political weight
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