Robert Lee IV: I call on all of us with privilege and power ... to confront racism

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Robert Lee IV called for those with "privilege" to take on racism and white supremacy.

During an appearance at the MTV Video Music Awards, Lee introduced himself as a "descendant of Robert E. Lee, the Civil War general whose statue was at the center of violence in Charlottesville."

"We have made my ancestor an idol of white supremacy, racism and hate," he said.

"As a pastor, it is my moral duty to speak out against racism, America's original sin," he continued.

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