The only real leader I’ve heard so far in the midst of this crisis is the Mayor of Atlanta: @KeishaBottoms.

Where is everyone else?
A second leader: Cincinnati City Councilman Jeff Pastor.

Keep sending real leaders. We need to elevate their voices.
Another true leader from among the protestors.
How about this Sheriff in Flint, MI who, when the crowd plead with him to walk in solidarity, locked arms and marched alongside those he protects.

Leadership.
Houston Police Chief @ArtAcevedo & his crew leading with compassion and empathy. This is what we need! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇺🇸" title="Flag of United States" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of United States">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="❤️" title="Red heart" aria-label="Emoji: Red heart"> https://twitter.com/houstonpolice/status/1266929731359977472?s=21">https://twitter.com/houstonpo... https://twitter.com/houstonpolice/status/1266929731359977472">https://twitter.com/houstonpo...
NJ police marching with protesters and leading by example. This is leadership. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👍🏻" title="Thumbs up (light skin tone)" aria-label="Emoji: Thumbs up (light skin tone)">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇺🇸" title="Flag of United States" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of United States">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👮" title="Police officer" aria-label="Emoji: Police officer">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👮‍♂️" title="Man police officer" aria-label="Emoji: Man police officer">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🖤" title="Black heart" aria-label="Emoji: Black heart">
Non-violent protesters throw themselves in front of the doors of a Target and plead with the crowd to stay focused.

This is inspirational leadership. There is nothing bad about America that can’t be fixed by what is good with America. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇺🇸" title="Flag of United States" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of United States">
In Minneapolis, a low-income assistance facility asked for donations and the entire community responded.

This is leadership of love—and we desperately need it. This is who we are and it can fix what ails us.
A peaceful, lawful, and POWERFUL protest in Minneapolis. Listen to their words, elevate their action, & celebrate their non-violence. This is real leadership.
Citizen leadership in Salt Lake City. Thanks, Coach Ahmad! Your voice means more than you know. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇺🇸" title="Flag of United States" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of United States">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="❤️" title="Red heart" aria-label="Emoji: Red heart"> https://twitter.com/coachkahmad/status/1266933172098396164?s=21">https://twitter.com/coachkahm... https://twitter.com/coachkahmad/status/1266933172098396164">https://twitter.com/coachkahm...
Killer Mike kills it here. No one is saying don’t be angry. It’s painful, it hurts, it’s wrong—but channel it into productive means. Vote. Organize. This is also leadership.

Listen to Killer Mike and @repjohnlewis! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇺🇸" title="Flag of United States" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of United States">
Citizen volunteers in Minneapolis grab a broom and help clean up their city. We can all do something to help and show compassion. Let’s follow their lead. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇺🇸" title="Flag of United States" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of United States">
Leadership also means listening. This is the Atlanta police chief out in the street listening to those she protects. Powerful example. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇺🇸" title="Flag of United States" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of United States">
Vocal leadership. You can’t help but empathize with these men, no matter your race or station. Their emotions are raw & human. It’s clear they are just trying to do the right thing. People like this make America great. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇺🇸" title="Flag of United States" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of United States">
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