hey everyone welcome back today I'm diving into a powerful moment from the recent Democratic National Convention four members of the Central Park 5 Kevin Richardson Yousef Salam Corey wise and Raymond Santana took to the stage with a message aimed directly at former president Donald Trump introduced by Reverend Al Sharpton they didn't hold back they condemn Trump for his role in their wrongful conviction and his persistent refusal to apologize even after their exoneration in 2002 these men who were wrongfully accused and convicted highlighted how Trump's actions fueled public outrage against them contributing to the injustices they endured their appearance at the DNC wasn't just a speech it was a statement a reminder of the dangers of racial bias in the criminal justice system and the importance of holding those in power accountable they shared their harrowing experiences and reinforced their positions as symbols of resilience and advocates for reform YF Salam recounted a chilling detail Trump's vehement demands for the death penalty despite their young ages at the time of the crime Trump ignored the scientific evidence that eventually proved their innocence emphasizing the racially motivated nature of his actions Cory wise revealed another disturbing fact Trump spent a significant amount of money on a full page ad in the New York Times explicitly advocating for their EX execution this act showed just how far Trump was willing to go to push a narrative that fit his personal biases even if it meant disregarding the truth their testimonies were a stark reminder of the potential consequences of unchecked prejudice and the continuous fight for justice and equality their presence at the DNC wasn't just powerful it was a call to action despite the overwhelming evidence that cleared their names Trump has never apologized for his role in their wrongful conviction this refusal to acknowledge the Injustice further underscores the deep-seated nature of his Prejudice according to the speakers the timing of their appearance at the DNC was particularly significant with Trump actively campaigning for the presidency and seeking support from black voters their condemnation serves as a stark reminder of his past behavior and its impact on the black community their goal was clear to Galvanize black voters and emphasize the importance of considering Trump past actions when making their voting decisions in the upcoming election by sharing their stories the Central Park 5 hope to encourage voters to support candidates who prioritize Justice and equality so what do you think how does this impact your views on the upcoming election leave your thoughts in the comments below and don't forget to like subscribe and hit that notification Bell for more updates thanks for watching and I'll see you in the next video