Goodell: “We, the National Football League, believe Black Lives Matter”

President Trump says it's a "great day” for George Floyd without speaking about the injustices leading up to his killing or how to end them going forward after eleven days of protests around the country demanding change. Anderson Cooper speaks to CNN Political Commentator Van Jones and CNN Chief Political Analyst Gloria Borger. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell releases a video statement condemning racism and the systematic oppression of black people and admitting quote “we were wrong for not listening to NFL players earlier and encourage all to speak out and peacefully protest. We, the National Football League, believe Black Lives Matter.” Anderson Cooper speaks to retired NFL Player Benjamin Watson, Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones and CNN Sports Analyst Christine Brennan. Plus, Senior Pastor Miles McPherson of the Rock Church in San Diego talks about how to bring communities together.

Airdate: June 5, 2020

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