Black Bay Area leaders call for unity against ongoing attacks from White House: 'We are not afraid'

""We are in a state of evil on the march in these United States of America," said Reverend Amos Brown, pastor emeritus of Third Baptist Church. Brown said it's important for the Black community to form an effective response to threats coming from the White House. Most recently, Trump suggested sending the National Guard to Oakland. "We are not, in the Bay Area, going to stand by and idly sigh while Donald Trump threatens to take over the police department in Oakland, California," Brown said."

""So, he has once again attacked Black people now," Lee said. "We are not afraid, and we will not be silenced." Lee said she won't let the president turn the clock back on civil rights. She called for unity, especially among the Black community. "Our ancestor built this country, and no president can erase that. None," Lee said. The gathering was held on Aug. 31 to coincide with International Day for People of African Descent."

Community leaders gathered at Third Baptist Church in San Francisco to condemn President Donald Trump's rhetoric and actions targeting Black people, history, and equality. Reverend Amos Brown called the nation 'in a state of evil on the march' and urged the Black community to mount an effective response to White House threats, citing Trump's suggestion to send the National Guard to Oakland. Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee defended her city, vowed not to be silenced, and said no president can erase Black contributions to the nation. The event coincided with International Day for People of African Descent. Brigette LeBlanc urged economic cooperation with Africa. Jonathan Butler of the NAACP also spoke.

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