Obama: Protests could spark nationwide reforms 

Former U.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday applauded the "profound" protests by Americans demanding racial justice and said the demonstrations could spark nationwide reforms.   

In his first video comments since Floyd's death on May 25, Donald Trump's predecessor also urged state and local authorities to review their policies on the use of force.   

Obama directed his comments at young black men and women who he says have often witnessed or experienced too much violence.   

"Too often some of that violence has come from folks who were supposed to be serving and protecting you," Obama said in a webcast with activists. "I want you to know that you matter. I want you to know that your lives matter, your dreams matter." 

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