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On the recordJune 28, 2021
Following the death of George Floyd, Americans of all races, young and old, from the mailroom to the C-suites, were united and took to the streets to demand justice, and an end to the systemic racism that permeates many of our institutions and corporations.
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Joyce Beatty
Democratic · Ohio

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Beatty highlights the nationwide response to George Floyd's death and calls for justice and racial equality.

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