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Former President Barack Obama will address the nation this afternoon to discuss the death of George Floyd, a Black man who died in Minneapolis police custody last week. The Obama town hall comes as protestors across the country have taken to the streets to demand justice for Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and other Black Americans who have been killed as as result of police violence and systemic racism.
According to Obama.org, Obama’s town hall today will include a conversation with the former president, as well as activists, experts, and government officials working to combat racism across America. Viewers should also expect Obama to speak tonight about ways to get engaged, donation opportunities, and more.
What time is Obama speaking today? How can I watch Barack Obama address the nation today? Here’s everything you need to know about Obama’s racism town hall.
WHAT TIME IS THE OBAMA TOWN HALL TODAY?
President Obama’s national address will begin this afternoon at 5 p.m. ET/4 p.m. CT.
HOW TO WATCH THE OBAMA VIRTUAL TOWN HALL
Barack Obama’s virtual town hall will stream live at Obama.org. You can also watch the Obama press conference today in the video below:
WHAT WILL BARACK OBAMA’S ADDRESS TODAY BE ABOUT?
Formally titled, “Reimagining Policing in the Wake of Continued Police Violence,” Obama’s town hall will focus on George Floyd’s death, as well as the mass rebellions that have occurred across the country in response. “Over 1,000 people are killed by police every year in America, and Black people are three times more likely to be killed than White people,” explains Obama’s official website. “We can take steps and make reforms to combat police violence and systemic racism within law enforcement.”
WHO ELSE IS PARTICIPATING IN OBAMA’S NATIONAL ADDRESS?
In addition to the 44th president of the United States, tonight’s Obama town hall will feature a panel of experts and advocates for racial justice. The panel includes Brittany Packnett Cunningham, activist, educator, and writer; Philippe Cunningham, City Council Representative, Ward 4, City of Minneapolis; Playon Patrick, My Brother’s Keeper Youth Leader, City of Columbus; Eric H. Holder, Jr., Former Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice; and Rashad Robinson, President, Color of Change.
