'Enough is enoughโ: Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea shares message, call to โeradicate racismโ
ROANOKE, Va. โ Roanokeโs mayor shared a message via Facebook on Friday night in reference to recent events, likely including George Floydโs death. Mayor Sherman Lea wrote, โWithin recent weeks we have witnessed events across our country that have caused anger, division, unrest, and unparalleled sadness for many families and entire communities.โLea referenced growing up as a teenager in the 60โฒs and experiencing the โcruelty of racismโ firsthand. โWe must continue to expose and eradicate racism in our society and within our criminal justice system,โ wrote Lea. READ MAYOR LEAโS FULL STATEMENT BELOW:โWithin recent weeks we have witnessed events across our country that have caused anger, division, unrest, and unparalled sadness for many families and entire communities. Growing up as a teenager in the 60s I had a chance to witness and experience the cruelty of racism first hand.