Opinion News Street BeatSTREET BEAT: ‘Do you think our democracy is at risk?’ Wave Staff DonNovember 11, 202202 mins Compiled by Cynthia Gibson at Baldwin Hill Crenshaw Plaza. Wyllisa BennettLos Angeles“Absolutely. As long as there are people that believe Joe Biden didn’t win the presidency and … because of what happened on Jan. 6 [2021], it’s definitely at risk.” Robert CofieldLos Angeles“I don’t follow politics, but I would say that something is going on in this country.” Wallace PinderLos Angeles“Did we ever have a democracy? I’m serious, when you look at how Black people are treated in this country — and the homeless everywhere — I don’t ever think we had one.” Danielle ForteInglewood“I think we’ve been fighting for a democracy, but I think now we’re losing that fight. … I hope not, but I think it’s only going to get harder.” Post navigation Previous: Suspect in Trader Joe’s shooting may act as own attorneyNext: Nathan Granner to sing Verdi, Puccini in Santa Monica
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