City embracing a measure for diversity
Pine Island moves to be more welcoming
Getting a new boat.
New at six... this week... the city of pine island passed a welcoming resolution declaring residents from all walks of life are welcome.
It declares the community will strive to be free of discrimination..
.
Hatred and violence.
But one resident says the city still has a long way to go.
Kimt news 3's isabella basco joins us live there now.
Isabella?
Well ?
"* three black lives matter protests have happened here so far ?
"* and one residet expects they will continue.
Alice is kopp is actively involved in the protests.
Kopp says it's important to start a conversation on this movement.
Kopp wants the demonstration s to push people to think and talk about racism "before we started protesting it seemed like people didn't really talk about it or there were a handful of people who were on the down low, not necessarily as open and vocal."
I did reach out to several councilmember s and the mayor ?
"* they all declined to talk to me about the welcoming resolution.
Live in pine thanks, isabella.
On august 1 ?
"* pine island against racism will be hosting a drive for community members to find information on needs including healthcare... mental health and education.
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