Alveda King: ‘We Must Stop the Violence’

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KING: “Thank you that you would ask the question that way. The world is still reeling from covid-19. America is just shaken by the the death of George employed. Now, today is a special day. It is called pentacost. People of faith would get that. We need an anchor. I believe if my uncle, Dr. Martin Luther king, Jr., he would say, do not fear, have faith in god. Now that particular quote you violence being language of the unheard, it is only language of the unheard. We need leaders to hear. I believe the president is doing, talking to all the families. I believe that. He is not the only one that should be giving, give consoling a community and a family. Where are our leaders? Our leaders in our own cities right here in Atlanta. Our mayor here in Atlanta has done an incredible job, telling people to go home. She spoke with that authority as a mayor and a mother. However, all of us can calm this storm, burning and looting is not good. It does lead to more violence. Violence begets violence. So I believe when martin Luther king, Jr. Said injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere, certainly this horrendous kill something terrible. However, we can lead from our own hearts and our own communities and say to each other, this is bad, but we must stop the violence.“