Yusef Salaam — one of the wrongfully convicted Central Park Five — says the country is living through the “American Nightmare” right now … and, people advocating for Derek Chauvin ‘s release is just the latest in a litany of issues.
We caught up with the New York City councilman at the For The Love Of Our Children Gala — the 10th edition of the National CARES Mentoring Movement’s gala — and, we had to ask about chatter about Trump supporters asking the president to pardon Chauvin. Remember, Chauvin was convicted in federal court in June 2021 for the murder of George Floyd .
Salaam says the country — especially Black Americans — are living through a nightmare … a far cry from the promises of the American Dream. He says this isn’t just because of a potential Chauvin pardon either … but due to many of Trump’s policies.
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If Chauvin’s pardoned, Salaam says, he thinks people need to remain calm … instead of getting drawn into a dangerous race war…