Congresswoman Frederica Wilson highlights her journey toward addressing policing issues affecting Black youth, sparked by a troubling incident at Coral Gables High School. After witnessing police taking Black students into custody during a protest, she recognized the urgent need for dialogue and understanding. This motivation led to the formation of the 5000 Role Models Police & Youth Conference, aimed at fostering healthy conversations between law enforcement and young Black men. The annual event not only educates attendees about law enforcement but also allows officers to empathize with the experiences and feelings of the youth, thereby alleviating tensions.
"They graduate with an understanding of what the job of the police entails and by the police coming to these forums, they understand the feelings, the hardships, and the tension and the fear that is in the hearts of some of these young boys."
"It was that tension between officers and Black students added to another deadly incident involving police that made her realize something needed to be done."
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