Thank you all for sharing your stories so bravely. I continue to be astounded at what you have to endure, despite thinking I am open and caring. Thank you, Merchants Association, for inviting these beautiful people here. I am ON YOUR SIDE - Black Lives Matter and I’m so grateful you are here. Thank you thank you. I want to do whatever I can to help. Change IS IMMINENT. I fervently believe this. It has to.

I am so proud of you both! SO beautifully said!

Well Said Paris.

Thank you!

I would love to talk to the panelists about city policies, give me a call on my cell 858-210-7999 - Will Moore, City Council Candidate.

Thank you Paris and Rehema. your brutal honesty and perspective is very enlightening.

Rehema, Paris, and JR - thank you for being so brave and sharing your stories and experiences with us.

Thank you Rehema, Paris and JR for sharing your stories. I appreciate the chance to listen.

Great job!

Thank you JR! Right on brother!

Thank you Rehema, Paris & Junior for your sincere testimony!

Thank you all for sharing your sentiments. I appreciate you and the opportunity to hear you.

Thank you Rehema, Paris, and JR for your strength and bravery to share you stories. We hear you and see you and support you

Rehema, Paris, JR and Danika, Thank you for sharing! Great to better understand these serious issues.

Thank you JR, Paris and Rehema for sharing your stories.

If you have questions from our panel please post them in the chat or text to 858.230.2725

Do the panelists feel like we are making progress? I've seen some polling that shows a big shift in attitudes on BLM. Are theyoptiimistic?

Thank you Rehema, Paris, and JR for being here. Your experiences are unacceptable. I'm so proud of all of you for sharing such heartfelt words. <3

Thank everyone involved for organizing this.

Thank you for sharing about these serious issues! Very enlightening.What specifically can WE (you all, others and myself) do to begin to solve the current issues?Robert

Is there anything we can do right now, beginning today, other than advocating for you on social media and in our lives general? Is there a group you like locally to join so we can take action?

I proud of this panel as a black man as well as member of this community. Thanks for representing. I truly can relate on all levels.

You say you will start at la Jolla Cove, which really means Scripps Park. Scripps Park has only been open this week and is still posted that gatherings are forbidden. One may pass through but not stop in a group so making public speeches of any kind can be called a "protest". Just be careful not to get portrayed as lawless. just because you were in one place at the same time.

Oh by the way this is Mathew Gordon here from the office of state Assemblymember Todd Gloria’s office. Happy to be on this call! It is very important. Just want to let you all know our office is here for any assistance or guidance that you may need during this challenging time. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns at (619) 645-3090 or via email at Mathew.gordon@asm.ca.gov.

and as a Black man myself I am very happy to see this important conversation take place.

Question For Julia: Have you ever been mentioned as JR's Hispanic girlfriend?

How would the business owners get the message out to prospective job applicants LJ merchants hire all races?

Please check out our Facebook page for more information: Flower March BLM

Thank you, Julia.

Thank you so much for sharing such raw and real experiences that you’ve had. We love and support you.

Many thanks to the panelists for their candor.

Thank you. Your message is powerful and very heard.

The world is in good hand with such articulate, passionate and impressive young people. thanks you!

What Diane Kane said!

Thank you all so much!

Way to go great presentation for all to know/hear.

Thank you all so much for listening to our stories and experiences!

Thank you everyone for taking the time to listen to our stories and having these difficult conversations. Like Rehema said, I hope you guys were able to take something away from this meeting, change is on the horizon.

Would love to hear from anyone here, give me a call on my cell at 858-210-7999 or email me at mooreforsandiego@gmail.com

Thank you all for being so supportive! I really appreciate all of you not just hearing us but truly listening.

Is Kelly onto the same person as Katey Kalanges?

Katey Longo

Yes

Thanks!

Thank you, VMA, for taking a positive approach and rolling out a welcome mat for the BLM march.

Thank you!

Thanks everyone for listening and apologies for not explaining details in depth--I'm speaking off the cuff. I implore all business owners in the area to show their support by displaying signage in solidarity with the movement and instead of boarding up taking this opportunity to implement a change and experience increased business due to that fact. Thank you again!

Thank you!

Thank you! So excited for Friday’s flower march!