Walsh: Time To ‘ Listen And Learn ’ About Pain Caused By George Floyd Murder

BOSTON (CBS) – Mayor Marty Walsh said now is the time for Boston residents to “listen and learn” from their black neighbors who have been impacted by the death of George Floyd. Walsh asked people to pause at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday for a moment of silence that will last 8 minutes and 46 seconds in honor of Floyd as part of a movement led by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. “I’m participating in this and I ask everyone to please participate in the moment of silence here in Boston,” said Walsh. “Mr. Floyd’s murder has caused real pain. It has brought out real pain that has existed in this city for a long, long time.” Walsh thanked the people who have protested peacefully in recent days after Floyd’s death in Minneapolis was captured on cell phone video. Four Minneapolis police officers are now facing charges. “I want to thank the thousands of people who have come out to honor George Floyd, and take a stand against racism at Boston Common yesterday, Franklin Park on Tuesday, and across the city over the last several days,” said Walsh.“We’ve seen protesters looking out for each other. We saw leaders in our community guiding young people to express themselves safely. We saw police officers taking a knee in solidarity.” The Boston mayor also thanked people who volunteered their time to clean up damage left behind following riots and looting that followed the Sunday night protests. “I’m listening...
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