Central Park 5 Slam Trump at DNC 'He Wa

hey everyone today I want to talk about a powerful moment that took place at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago four members of the exonerated five formerly known as the Central Park 5 stepped onto the stage and delivered a message that resonated deeply with the audience YF Salam Corey wise Raymond Santana and Kevin Richardson these are names you should remember these men were wrongfully convicted in the 1989 Central Park jogger case and spent years in prison for a crime they didn't commit they were exonerated in 2002 after DNA evidence and a confession from the actual perpetrator Matias Reyes proved their innocence but let's rewind to 1989 Donald Trump who was then a Real Estate Mogul paid for full page ads in several New York City Newspapers calling for the death penalty for the five teenagers accused in the case fast forward to today Trump has still not apologized for his incendiary statements despite overwhelming evidence of their innocence at the DNC the exonerated five didn't hold back Yousef Salam now a New York City council member was particularly vocal criticizing Trump for continuing to promote hate and division Corey wise who served the longest sentence among the group shared his harrowing experience of enduring public hostility and threats and he directly attributed much of that hostility to Trump's full page ads calling for their execution their presence at the DNC wasn't just about recounting their past it was a stark reminder of the lasting impact of Trump's actions and his refusal to acknowledge their innocence their message was clear Trump's actions have consequences and his unwillingness to admit wrongdoing is a dangerous precedent this isn't just about the past it's about confronting Injustice and holding people accountable Reverend Al Sharpton played a pivotal role in their appearance introducing the men and delivering a powerful message about racial Justice he condemned Trump for his divisive rhetoric and history of promoting harmful stereotypes Sharpton contrasted Trump's actions with the values represented by vice president Cela Harris praising her nomination as a historic moment and a sign of progress Sharpton's words went beyond the specific case of the exonerated 5 he addressed broader issues of inequality and the ongoing fight for civil rights he urged the audience not to become complacent in the face of these challenges his call for justice resonated deeply highlighting the stark contrast between the two political figures and their approaches to issues of race and Justice in conclusion the appearance of the exonerated five at the 2024 Democratic National Convention was more than just a moment in time it was a powerful reminder of the importance of accountability the need to confront Injustice and the enduring fight for equality their voices echoed through the convention hall reminding us all of the work that still needs to be done thanks for watching and let's keep the conversation going hit that like button subscribe for more updates and let me know your thoughts in the comments below stay informed stay engaged and let's make a difference together see you next time and don't forget to click the Bell icon to get notified whenever we post new content see you next time