http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/obama-speaks-6.3.20-s5.pngThe town hall event is the first time Obama has made public remarks about the protests that have swept the nation in response to the death of George Floyd.

WASHINGTON, DC - Former President Obama on Wednesday called for police reforms but did not mention President Trump and largely steered clear of the polarizing politics that have wracked the nation following the death of George Floyd.

Speaking at a virtual town hall from his home in the Kalorama neighborhood of Washington, D.C., Obama outlined changes he said would reduce police violence toward racial minorities.

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