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The statement also quoted Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., reminding that, “A great nation is a compassionate nation.”

“Let us take that notion to heart as we address our neighbors and seek to heal our community’s and nation’s divides,” Norvell and Morsell-Haye said. “Committing a crime to make your point should never be the answer and we ask everyone, regardless of their personal politics, to choose peace over violence. Choose to look out for our community, your neighbor or even a stranger. Choose to make our community better.”