"There is no way I should have been brutalized the way I was for merely walking across the street - in the crosswalk," said Porter, a 34 year-old Black mother of five at a Thursday morning press conference held at the Third Baptist Church. She emphasized that this unjust treatment highlights a larger issue of systemic violence against Black individuals, which she is now forced to confront daily.
Porter expressed profound fears for her children's safety, noting, "I fear that my four daughters might be targeted while walking to school or that my non-verbal son might be unable to communicate if faced with a similar situation." Her concerns spotlight the ongoing issues of racial profiling and violence that affect families and communities in San Francisco.
San Francisco NAACP President The Rev. Amos Brown criticized policymakers for their inaction on addressing systemic racism, stating, "Their failure to create a 'just social order' and enact measures like reparations is a form of violence." He urged for immediate actions to combat anti-Black sentiments and protect community members from such hostile environments.
Police Chief Bill Scott labeled recent hate crimes as "disturbing," committing the department to accountability in these matters. However, he did not address Porter's jaywalking incident directly. This highlights the need for a more comprehensive approach to addressing community concerns and ensuring justice.
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