Jacob Blake's Mother (Julia Jackson) from 5.13

[malaise]

[tblue37]

1. I wish CNN would provide CC for us deafies. nt

[cayugafalls]

3. This is the best I can piece together.

“As I drove through the city, I noticed a lot of damage. It doesn’t reflect my son or my family,” Jackson said, also growing emotional. “If Jacob knew what was going on, as far as that goes, the violence and the destruction, he would be very unpleased. So I really am asking and encouraging everyone in Wisconsin and abroad to take a moment and examine your hearts.”

“Citizens, police officers, firemen, clergy, politicians: do Jacob justice on this level and examine your hearts,” she pleaded. “We need healing. As I pray for my son’s healing, physically, emotionally and spiritually, I also have been praying, even before this, for the healing of our country.”

“We are the United States. Have we been united? Do you understand what’s going to happen when we fall? Because a house that is against each other can not stand,” she said. “Clearly you can see I have beautiful brown skin. But take a look at your hand whatever shade it is, it is beautiful as well. How dare we hate what we are. We are humans. God did not make one type of tree or flower or fish or grass or rock. How dare we you ask him to make one type of human that looks just like you,” Jackson added. “I am not talking to just caucasian people. I am talking to everyone. White, black, Japanese, Chinese, red, brown. No one is superior to the other. The only supreme being is God himself. Please, let’s begin to pray for healing for our nation.”

“We are the United States. Have we been united? Do you understand what’s going to happen when we fall because a house that is against each other cannot stand,” she said in conclusion. “To all of the police officers, I am praying for you and your families. To all of the citizens, my black and brown sisters and brothers, I’m praying for you. I believe that you are an intelligent being just like the rest of us. Everybody. Let’s use our hearts, our love and our intelligence to work together to show the rest of the world how humans are supposed to treat each other. America is great when we behave greatly.”

There is some more, but you can get the most of it.

[tblue37]

4. Thank you! nt

[dalton99a]

5. +1

[malaise]

6. Thanks for adding that

[crickets]

8. Thank you. Julia Jackson is an amazing, wonderful person. Her words are wise. nt

[llashram]

9. this, is heartfelt from

a beautiful human being. I so wish that this woman's son can heal from his injuries

[Jarqui]

2. That was a wonderful statement - a truly great one ...nt

[malaise]

7. I take the evolutionary route but the point is the same

we're all part of life on this planet and you're not superior to me

[panader0]

10. Recommended.