Oprah Will Host Two Night Town Hall Discussing Systemic Racism

Oprah will be hosting a two-night town hall special to discuss systemic racism in America amid the protests and death of George Floyd.

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In a report by Variety, the special will be titled “OWN Spotlight: Where Do We Go From Here?” and broadcasted on the OWN channel and its parent company’s other networks. During the broadcast, Oprah will be discussing the issue with influential Black leaders, artists, and activists. These guests will include Stacey Abrams, Ava DuVernay, Atlanta Mayor Keshia Lance, and actor David Oyelowo.

She says “I’ve been having private conversations with friends and thought leaders about what’s next and where we go from here. I thought it would be both of interest and service to bring their ideas, concerns, and comments into a national spotlight.”

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Yesterday, Oprah paid tribute to Breonna Taylor on what would’ve been her 27th birthday.

 

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Today would’ve been Breonna Taylor’s 27th birthday. But she’s not here to celebrate, because shortly after midnight on March 13, Louisville police entered her apartment unannounced—and, after a brief confrontation with her boyfriend, shot her eight times. The officers have not been fired or charged. Breonna was an award-winning EMT. Her mom says her daughter had plans to become a nurse, buy a house, and start a family. Now, she doesn’t even get to celebrate her birthday. In our fight to remind the world that Black Lives Matter, we need to remember those Black lives also include Black women. So on what would’ve been her 27th birthday today, let’s speak her name: Breonna Taylor.

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