Attorney Ben Crump and Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas had a message for South Floridians.
Before a crowd of about 500 people at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Miami Gardens, both leaders urged the crowd to stay focused on local politics, build community and to stay engaged. Crockett and Crump spoke as part of the People’s Meetup Townhall on Saturday, hosted by Sen. Shevrin Jones, D-Miami Gardens, a gathering that brought together Black leaders from across the country and Florida with the hope that this meetup leads to more.
Crockett, a rising star in the Democratic party, is known for being an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump. Ben Crump, who is often referred to as “Black America’s Attorney General,” is widely known for representing families who lost loved ones to police brutality.
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