After the School Shooting in Minneapolis: Are Thoughts & Prayers Enough? | CNN NewsNight
Bakari Sellers
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Bakari Sellers made history in 2006 when, at just 22 years old, he defeated a 26-year incumbent State Representative to become the youngest member of the South Carolina state legislature and the youngest African American elected official in the nation. His political career did not stop there. In 2014, Sellers won the Democratic nomination for Lt. Governor in South Carolina, and has also worked for United States Congressman James Clyburn and former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin. Sellers is the author of The New York Times best-selling book My Vanishing Country: A Memoir, which has been described as part memoir, part historical and cultural analysis – illustrating the lives of America’s forgotten black working-class men and women. He has also expanded his audience with the Bakari Sellers Podcast, a twice-a-week show part of The Ringer Podcast Network that addresses a variety of topics. He is also a prominent political contributor for CNN.
Video Description
A devastating school shooting in Minneapolis leaves two children dead and over a dozen injured. In the wake of this tragedy, Bakari Sellers, Scott Jennings, Felipe Rodriguez, and Dr. Jeff Gardere join Abby Phillip to discuss whether “thoughts and prayers” are enough—or if America needs real action. The panel tackles the role of faith, mental health, and gun accessibility in an emotional and urgent debate on how to protect our children and communities. Key Topics Discussed - The limits of “thoughts and prayers” in the face of repeated mass shootings - The emotional weight and reality of losing children to gun violence - Role of mental health vs. accessibility of firearms in shootings - Bipartisan accountability and government inaction - The impact of gun violence in schools, churches, and public spaces Website: www.bakarisellers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bakarisellers Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Bakari_Sellers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bakarisellers
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