We look at young black kids with a scowl on their face, walking a certain way down the block with their sweatpants dangling, however, with their hoodies on. And folks think that this is a show of power or a show of force. But I know, because I've been among those kids, it ultimately is fear.

I just think that if one is going to preach nonviolence and one is going to advocate for nonviolence, one's standard should be consistent.

I love America the way I love my family - I was born into it. And there's no escape out of it.

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