Nakima Levy Armstrong

Well, I think in terms of Representative Jasmine Crockett, her statement really spoke to what's been on the hearts and the minds of many Black Americans in terms of the through line to slave catchers.

We were drawing parallels to the

white hoods of the KKK and the masks that these agents are wearing.

And so I think she spoke directly to the experience of Black Americans.

But when you zoom out and you really examine what the hearing was today, I do think it was a powerful demonstration

among the congressmen and women who showed up today, a display of unity, a display of support for our state.

However, I think that the people who are in this state, whether you're working professionally, whether you're protesting,

People do want action.

And so underscoring what Eliza said, folks are wondering when our politicians are going to stop using profanity on national television and actually start doing something here on the ground.

The demands from organizers like Nakima and many others have been clear.

Folks have continued to demand the arrest of Jonathan Ross.

They've continued to demand that ICE leave our state.

And I think even a step further, Nakima has called for either the head of the BCA to actually investigate Renee Good's killing or step down.

I say that it's time that Democrats in the state of Minnesota show stronger leadership.

You know, we have a Democratic mayor, Democratic governor.

They have some level of power and authority, but the way that they come across when they're talking to the public, it's as if they're helpless.

Our mayor said they have bigger guns than us.

So what does that say to the people?

You're on your own.

No one is coming to save you.