Brut exclusive: Ilhan Omar's speech at the George Floyd memorial

"What we want is the ability to not just breathe, but to live and thrive." Brut. witnessed Rep. Ilhan Omar's impassioned speech against racism at the George Floyd memorial, which she gave after being recognized in the crowd.

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June 4, 2020 1:54 PM

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