Crowd chants "Black Lives Matter" as the "Mothers of the Movement" take the #DemConvention stage #DemsInPhilly https://t.co/HX9MTTXfYd
— CNN (@CNN) July 27, 2016
The mothers of victims of police violence, referred to as "Mothers of the Movement," took the stage at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night for a powerful speech.
Following a video featuring the mothers of Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, Sandra Bland, as well as Hillary Clinton, the mothers appeared on stage as the crowd chanted "Black Lives Matter."
Sandra Bland's mother: "What a blessing tonight to be standing here so that Sandy can still speak through her mama" https://t.co/cszdRiLOXZ
— CNN (@CNN) July 27, 2016
"I am an unwilling participant in this movement," Trayvon Martin's mother told those gathered on the convention floor. "I did not want this spotlight." The mother of Jordan Davis offered a powerful endorsement for Hillary Clinton, telling the crowd, "Hillary Clinton isn't afraid to say 'Black Lives Matter.'"
Watch more clips from the "Mothers of the Movement" speech below.
Jordan Davis' mother: Hillary Clinton isn’t afraid to say #BlackLiveMatter https://t.co/gyUMMophnv #DemsInPhilly https://t.co/PIwsrN3T9x
— CNN (@CNN) July 27, 2016
Trayvon Martin's mother: "This isn't about being politically correct. This is about saving our children" https://t.co/TaWakS2rAc
— CNN (@CNN) July 27, 2016