Posted on 06/20/2021 4:27:58 PM PDT by simpson96
CHICAGO (CBS) — Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday declared systemic racism a public health crisis in Chicago, saying disparities in access to effective and affordable health care, the impact of racism on the mental health of people of color, and the subsequent difference in life expectancy “is literally killing us.”
“At almost every point in our city’s history, sadly, racism has taken a devastating toll on the health and well-being of our residents of color, and particularly those who are Black,” Lightfoot said. “Without formally acknowledging this history and reality, and the continuing impact of that infamous legacy, looking at the root causes of today’s challenges, we will never be able to move forward as a city and fully provide our communities with the resources that we need to live happy, vibrant, and fulfilled lives.”(snip)
In declaring racism to be a public health crisis, Lightfoot joined several other cities around the nation that have made similar proclamations.
“When we think about racism, many of us think about it in visible and audible forms, but the reality is the insidious nature of systemic racism has other impacts that are every bit as deep and harmful, but often ones that we can’t see, like the impacts on the psyche and other impacts on our bodies that are just as, if not more deadly,” Lightfoot said.(snip)
“My parents, like so many others of their generation and other generations were indoctrinated to believe that they could never, ever be able to reach for and accomplish their dreams. This was and still is the case for far too many Black residents and residents of color in our city, and ladies and gentlemen, it is literally killing us here in Chicago,” she said.
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And here I thought it was young black males murdering other people that was “literally killing us.” This “woman” is a psychopath. This woman is a psychopath This woman is a psychopath. This woman is a psychopath. This woman is a psychopath. This woman is a psychopath. This woman is a psychopath.
Wouldn’t surprise me if she ordered alp white men killed and their property seized. Wouldn’t be the first time in history.
How many Honkey reporters were allowed to cover this?
Ironic that this story was published on Father’s Day.
FU Mayor.
No, Lori, your citizens are killing innocent Puerto Ricans.
Add that to the fact that many of the attacks on Asians the last few months were committed by blacks. The media won’t dare report or show these crimes on air. Public opinion towards the Democrat Party and blacks would drastically change.
So, any non-positive comment to someone causes mental illness? No wonder the actually mentally ill aren’t able to get treatment. Shrinks and therapists think the reality of life causes mental illness.
“This becomes absurd, when you consider, that black people are in charge in Chicago, and have been for years.”
Mayor...black
County Board Chairman...black
Chief of Police...black
Bunch of alderman...black
Go to hell.
The anger and frustration with the blacks we see rioting in the streets ...
The basic beliefs ... what are they?
It’s for sure the schools are not great..
Its for sure housing is not great..
It’s probably for sure college and a future to look forward to.. is not on the agenda.
Its for sure babies born with no father figure.
Its for sure hope was not in the equation.
I grew up poor but I didn’t plan on staying that way.. and I never voted Democrat.
Today we see the dems want an underclass who will do as told and not buck establishment.
That has been the case all along.
You who vote for the dems, get what they have for you... NOTHING!
but you’ve been told vote dem...so, what have they done?
No school choice
No better housing
Welfare to keep you from getting jobs.
And the idea youve been short changed...
And you have!... so stop voting dem!!!
HORRIFIC VIDEO: Puerto Rican Couple Yanked From Their Car and Shot By Mob of Black Men in Chicago
Bzzzzzt. Wrong.
Actually its prison/gang/rap culture that’s killing people.
The Democrats have been in complete and total control of that city from top to bottom for decades - not just control, but zero Republican input whatsoever.
“Lightfoot has mental issues and even her own people want her out but they are stuck with her.”
It is now pretty well known that a good number of people who voted for her are now disgusted with her and will no longer support her. The next mayor of Chicago will be Hispanic.
If it wasn’t for people she deems as racist, there would be no thriving shops and restaurants as well as upscale hotels. They are the ones who shop, dine and stay at these places.
No Lori Crazyface
DOJ crime stats tell me that you black people are literally kiling white people
NOT the Babylon Bee.
Lightfoot is beyond a maroon.
Love her use of “Literally”. *eyeroll*
So, it’s now racist for all the white people that are moving out of the city to buy up homes at hyper-inflated prices in the suburbs is it, lesbian licker Lori Lightfoot?
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