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Standing continues for peace and equality Taking a stand to show support, unity and solidarity in the fight against racism and violence, peaceful demonstrators joined together in front of the Courthouse Annex for brief talks and a march around the square one week ago today. And the message continues to be echoed. Speakers were Russ Wheat, the Pastor of Columbia's Second Christian Church; Jason Cross, Columbia's Police Chief; Sammy Hughes, Adair County teacher and historian; and Brett Bradford, area representative for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Many skin colors, especially white skin colors, are standing and speaking out to show support for African Americans in the wake of the murder of George Floyd captured on video, starting a movement in protest against racial violence. Pastor Wheat thanked everyone for coming out to stand with them for racial justice "here and across the whole United States of America." His talk was recorded in the Facebook video by Veronica Wisener and can be heard in full by copying the following link and pasting it into your browser - https://www.facebook.com/veronica.bridgewaters.9/videos/10100166113655297/ Chief Cross highlighted the fact that local law enforcement strives daily to make relationships with everyone stronger through community-oriented policing. He said, "no matter how things are we can all do better to make sure all of our citizens are treated equal." Mayor Pam Hoots shared this statement, "I support everyone's right to freedom of speech and peaceful assembly. We live in a great community and a great country and I hope we can work together to make our home even better." At the end of the day, Veronica Wisener of Columbia posted, "I can't express the way I feel at this moment. Im happy, I'm sad, I'm amazed, I'm excited, I'm just overwhelmed with emotions. Today was nothing short of amazing! I appreciate all the love and support and those who stood with us today!" "I enjoyed every moment. This movement is big. It's powerful. Counties uniting with counties, I just can't express how I feel. A man stopped, got out of his car and came and laid on the ground for George Floyd! Y'all, my heart!" This story was posted on 2020-06-16 06:39:18
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