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Hip-hop icon Jay Z is speaking up about his support behind Governor Andrew Cuomo’s plan to improve police relations in New York.
Cuomo’s plan includes recruiting more minorities into law enforcement, providing race and ethnic data on police actions and bulletproof vests and bulletproof patrol car windows to be provided.
After many such as Priscilla Gonzalez, organising director of Communities United for Police Reform criticising his speech, rapper Jay Z has now spoken out in support of the plan.
Capitol Confidential has shared a statement from the rapper that reads: “The criminal justice reform package proposed by Governor Cuomo today is a huge step forward in restoring fairness, protection, sensitivity and accountability for all under our justice system. I commend Governor Cuomo for his bold leadership in taking this issue head on at this critical time. This package presents comprehensive steps to protect and improve relations amongst all citizens. We cannot be divided, as every single human being matters. Together, we can move forward as a community, with mutual respect for each other and continue to make this great state stronger than ever before.”
Earlier this month, Jay Z appeared in a new short for the Oprah Winfrey network in which he discussed the cultural impact of hip-hop. Take a look at the video below.
