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Listening session for Kenosha residents

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
A Kenosha woman who did not care to share her name with the media said the shooting of Jacob Blake needed to be addressed before the community could move ahead. She spoke Sunday at the community listening session mediated by the U.S. Department of Justice as requested by Kenosha's mayor. Other sessions are scheduled in the coming weeks. The session took place at Journey Church in Kenosha.
A Kenosha woman who did not care to share her name with the media said the shooting of Jacob Blake needed to be addressed before the community could move ahead. She spoke Sunday at the community listening session mediated by the U.S. Department of Justice as requested by Kenosha's mayor. Other sessions are scheduled in the coming weeks. The session took place at Journey Church in Kenosha.
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Diamond Hartwell of Kenosha spoke on the need for more mental health services in a community the size of Kenosha than currently exist. Waiting to speak at right is Porche Bennett, who also presented the mayor with a letter detailing issues to be addressed. Kenosha residents spoke Sunday at the community listening session mediated by the U.S. Department of Justice as requested by Kenosha's mayor. Other sessions are scheduled in the coming weeks. The session took place at Journey Church in Kenosha.
Diamond Hartwell of Kenosha spoke on the need for more mental health services in a community the size of Kenosha than currently exist. Waiting to speak at right is Porche Bennett, who also presented the mayor with a letter detailing issues to be addressed. Kenosha residents spoke Sunday at the community listening session mediated by the U.S. Department of Justice as requested by Kenosha's mayor. Other sessions are scheduled in the coming weeks. The session took place at Journey Church in Kenosha.
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Brian Little of Kenosha spoke on how the community would hold the leadership accountable for their actions in regards to the shooting and what will happen in the future.
Brian Little of Kenosha spoke on how the community would hold the leadership accountable for their actions in regards to the shooting and what will happen in the future.
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Kenosha Mayor John Antaramian, left, and Eric Larsen, Kenosha deputy police chief, take notes during a listening session Sept. 20 on how to bridge a racial divide.
Kenosha Mayor John Antaramian, left, and Eric Larsen, Kenosha deputy police chief, take notes during a listening session Sept. 20 on how to bridge a racial divide.
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Rochelle Anderson-Moore spoke on how the harsh actions by the police further provoked the situation during the unrest.
Rochelle Anderson-Moore spoke on how the harsh actions by the police further provoked the situation during the unrest.
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Paul Taulu of Pleasant Prairie said from what he saw on TV Jacob Blake committed a crime and needs to be prosecuted.
Paul Taulu of Pleasant Prairie said from what he saw on TV Jacob Blake committed a crime and needs to be prosecuted.
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Shenia Martin, left, of Beach Park, Illinois, who just left Kenosha, and Porche Bennett, right, of Kenosha, check-in for the listening session Sunday at Journey Church in Kenosha.
Shenia Martin, left, of Beach Park, Illinois, who just left Kenosha, and Porche Bennett, right, of Kenosha, check-in for the listening session Sunday at Journey Church in Kenosha.
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