Rep. Cori Bush (D-Missouri) said in a video posted to He claimed that
President Bush made the remarks while celebrating the birthday of Michael Brown, who was killed by a police officer in self-defense in Ferguson, Missouri, in 2014.
“Michael Brown would have been 28 years old. The last birthday he celebrated and will continue to celebrate was his 18th birthday. Just 81 days after his 18th birthday, a Ferguson police officer… killed Michael Brown. In a just world, Mike Brown would be with us.” His loved ones now celebrate another year, blowing out the candles on his birthday cake. We dream of his future, but instead all we have are memories of who he was,” Bush said in the video.
Bush went on to say that Brown’s family and friends must deal with the trauma of the “police brutality” that took her away, as Brown’s case and others have prompted President Bush to urge Congress to pass the Family Healing Support Act.
“Police killings of unarmed Black people result in more than 50 million extra days of poor mental health each year. This is a devastating blow to our communities, and we must do something about it,” Bush said.
The Family Healing Support Act provides mental health support to “victims, families, and communities harmed by police violence.”
Since Brown’s death, President Bush has continued to whitewash the destructive riots in Ferguson by calling them an “uprising” for justice that “created a positive vision for our community.”
“As we continue to work to end police brutality, mass incarceration, and the cycle of trauma, we must also invest in health, safety, and well-being.”
Bush’s co-sponsors include Rep. Jamal Bowman (New York), Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (New Jersey), Rep. Jesús “Chuy” Garcia (Illinois), and Rep. Rashida Tlaib. (Michigan) included.
“The Help Families Heal and Help Act provides more resources to address the devastating mental health effects of police violence in our communities. , while we continue to strive to end the cycle of trauma, together we can help families heal by considering the health, safety and well-being of our communities.” said In her press release.
Although President Bush did not cite her “50 million” day statistic, the NAACP said: published Same argument.
Brown was shot and killed by police after attacking an officer. BLM activists have claimed that Brown had his hands up when he was shot, but an investigation by President Barack Obama’s Justice Department found no evidence to support those claims. Brown had robbed a convenience store and assaulted the store clerk before police could apprehend him.
