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2016 Postmortem
Related: About this forumHillary Clinton's Powerful Message to Jordan Davis’ Mother During VH1’s 'Dear Mama'
Mediaite ?@Mediaite May 6WATCH: Hillary Clinton Addresses Mom of Slain Teen: 'I Don't Know How You Do What You Do' http://bit.ly/1TspOgv
Hillary Clinton has a history of forming strong relationships with the mothers of children who have died as a result of gun violence or unnecessary force used by police. Trayvon Martins mother endorsed her in her race for the presidency earlier this year and the mother of Brandon Tate-Brown called Clinton a winner after speaking to her two weeks ago.
In honor of Mothers Day, Clinton taped an appearance for VH1s Dear Mama special during which she addressed Lucy McBath, mother of Jordan Davis, who was killed by a man at a gas station who didnt like how loud the music Davis music was. McBath is the founder of Mothers of the Movement, a group of moms who have lost children to gun violence and who work for gun law reform. Clinton has met with the organization in the past.
As footage of McBath traveling, speaking to lawmakers, praying, and leading marches played, Clinton said, Lucy, honestly, I dont know how you do what you do. From the Walk With Jordan Scholarship Foundation, to your advocacy for common-sense gun laws, youre moving mountains through your faith and determination.
She finished with, From one mother to another, happy Mothers Day, my friend, as old photos of McBath and Davis appeared on-screen.
Here is her segment from the forthcoming VH1 special:
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Hillary Clinton's Powerful Message to Jordan Davis’ Mother During VH1’s 'Dear Mama' (Original Post)
bigtree
May 2016
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Jitter65
(3,089 posts)2. Kick!! nt
Jitter65
(3,089 posts)3. If you can't say anything bad about Hillary, please say nothing at all. nt
Lucinda
(31,170 posts)4. KNR - Major respect for Lucy, and the other MotM...
I'm grateful for their support of Hillary, and more importantly, the difficult work they are doing for all of us.