Mayor de Blasio explains what's wrong with the phrase "black lives matter"

[cali]

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Citing "centuries of racism that have brought us to this day," New York Mayor Bill de Blasio says that the fact that protesters have rallied around the statement "Black lives matter" reflects a sad situation, that such an idea needs to be both stated and repeated.

"It's a phrase that should never have to be said," the mayor said. "It should be self-evident."

De Blasio also said that after the grand jury's decision, other inquiries continue, including one by the New York Police Department. Saying that he had just spoken with Attorney General Eric Holder, de Blasio said that the federal government is "clearly engaged and poised to act."

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http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/12/03/368249828/reports-nyc-grand-jury-does-not-indict-officer-in-chokehold-case

[morningfog]

1. Has de Blasio explained the extreme show of force last night?

Why did the NYPD shut down all peaceful protests systematically? Why did the NYPD have a police march last night?