I graduated from Occidental University in Los Angeles, California. As a freshman I watched the brutal beating of Rodney King by LAPD officers on March 3, 1991 that was captured on video. Ever since slave patrols the African American community has been subjected to harsh treatment from law enforcement, who seemly always avoid suffering any consequences for their actions. However, this video provided the type of ironclad evidence that everyone assumedwould finally convict cops of abusive behavior.
WE NEED TO MAKE VOTING EASIER IMMEDIATELY
I live in Washington, D.C., which held its primary election on June 2nd. My wife Tiffany and I tried to vote absentee because of the coronavirus pandemic. The requests were made well before the deadline, but the mail in ballots never arrived. So, on election day we voted in person at one of the special polling locations.