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CBC Chair Marcia L. Fudge's Statement on the Ferguson Grand Jury Decision

11/26/14

WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Marcia L. Fudge  released the following statement on the decision of the Ferguson Grand Jury not to indict Officer Darren Wilson in the death of unarmed teen Michael Brown:

"The Ferguson Grand Jury's decision not to indict Officer Darren Wilson in the death of Michael Brown is a miscarriage of  justice.  It is a slap in the face to Americans nationwide who continue to hope and believe that justice will prevail. 

"This decision seems to underscore an unwritten rule that Black lives hold no value; that you may kill Black men in this country without consequences or repercussions.  This is a frightening narrative for every parent and guardian of Black and brown children, and another setback for race relations in America.  

"My heart goes out to Michael Brown's loved ones, and to the loved ones of all the Michael Browns we have buried in this country."

 

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