Actor DonCheadle gave a window into his experience as a young black man growing up in America, noting that he learned early on from his parents how to deal with law enforcement
Joining the conversation about race in America, NBC News and NBCBLK — the production arm dedicated to the black community — presented on Tuesday a broadcast titledNew York Times
Near the top of the show, Cheadle gave a window into his experience as a young black man growing up in America, noting that he learned early on from his parents how to deal with law enforcement. The actor lived in Los Angeles during the 1992 riots and has had guns pulled on him by the LAPD multiple times, he said. Referencing the racism that exists within American culture, Cheadle emphasized, "This is a systemic, institutionalized problem that we are all fully aware of.
Hannah-Jones suggested that a panel be offered that includes the white community speaking about what they plan to do about these issues. Cheadle encouraged white friends and colleagues to join the conversation, extending a challenge to "get on the front lines with us." Cheadle suggested that the community must learn how to carry this energy over into plans of action, voting, filling out the census, making sure they are seen and heard. "It's a cyclical thing, and it can lose steam," said Cheadle, noting that people can get weary and tired — immune systems can't take it. "We have to do it right now," he said. create change, versus whether the community at large has theto actually do it, Hannah-Jones questioned the latter.
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