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In case you missed it! USNOW! July 2020 Is available now on YouTube! This broadcast look at the aftermath of life and death of George Floyd: Systemic Racism, Public Safety and Police Brutality. In Urban Stance, see what Rosemary Lytle, Rep. Leslie Herod, Rev. Quincy Shannon, DA Beth McCann, Juston Cooper, Susan Greene, Dr. Tracie Keesee, Alex Landau and Murphy Robinson have to say. Don’t miss the beginning Urban Spirit segment and watch the journey of Princess Asie Ocansey as One Woman. And check out the final segment of Count It All Joy in Urban Splendor by Denver’s own multi-talented musician and producer Bobby Wells. USNOW! May and June webcasts are available to view on the DUS YouTube channel and by clicking here.
Our July publication looks at the life, death and legacy of George Floyd and several diverse stories including who is marching, black lives have always mattered, what defunding the police looks like and what SB20-217, the Law Enforcement Integrity and Accountability Act means. To read this issue, click here.
“I Have A Black Son” Be safe and To view the video, click here.
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