Central Park Five

2024 - 8 - 22

The Central Park Five vs. Trump: A Showdown at DNC!

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The Exonerated Five are at it again, calling out Trump at the DNC for his past actions. Did he really want them 'un-alive'? Read on to find out more!

In a powerful moment during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, members of the Exonerated Five, formerly known as the Central Park Five, took the stage to speak against former President Donald Trump. These five men were wrongfully convicted over three decades ago for the brutal attack on a female jogger in Central Park—a case that sparked national outrage and controversy. As they stood united, Dr. Yusef Salaam, Korey Wise, Raymond Santana, and Kevin Richardson held nothing back, declaring Trump a dangerous public figure who had previously targeted them with his inflammatory rhetoric. "He wanted us dead," was a resonating sentiment expressed by Wise, drawing attention to a dark time when Trump actively called for the death penalty for the group through newspaper ads.

The members spoke not just of their personal traumas but of the profound impact of Trump's actions on their lives. With emotional testimonies, they recounted how Trump's fervent condemnation fueled public hostility and stigma against them, leading to further disenfranchisement and hardship in their lives. Coming up against a narrative shaped by misinformation and prejudice, they now utilize their platform to highlight the continued injustices in the legal system. Santana shared heartfelt sentiments about how Trump's words echoed in the public's eye, which they had to endure, calling for solidarity and understanding in the face of such adversity.

The spotlight shined even brighter when Reverend Al Sharpton welcomed them to the stage, reminding everyone of the importance of standing up for justice and rectifying the past. Trump’s lack of acknowledgment or apology for his earlier actions also came under scrutiny, as the Exonerated Five confronted the ethical implications of a leader who openly wished death upon them without ever expressing remorse. Their appearance at the DNC marked not only a significant political statement but also ignited conversations about systemic injustices that persist within society and the need for accountability at all levels.

The rhetoric wasn't just limited to personal grievances. It served to reaffirm the broader message of social justice and racial equity that the Democratic platform aims to uphold. With powerful allies like Reverend Sharpton and public support from the audience, the Exonerated Five made a compelling case against a political figure who they believe poses a threat to both justice and humanity.

Interestingly, the case of the Central Park Five led to widespread changes in how wrongful convictions are understood in the United States, igniting a national discussion on criminal justice reform. In 2019, their harrowing story was highlighted in the Netflix miniseries "When They See Us," directed by Ava DuVernay, which not only educated audiences on their wrongful incarceration but also reignited the conversation around racial profiling and justice in America. More recently, discussions around their experiences have called for a re-evaluation of how society and law enforcement treat individuals marginalized by systemic biases, reminding everyone that justice delayed is justice denied.

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'Central Park Five' Speak At DNC—What To Know About Trump's ... (Forbes)

Trump has made critical comments about the group's members, who were wrongly convicted of rape and assault of a New York City jogger.

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What to know about the 'Central Park Five,' who speak at the ... (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Speaking at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago Thursday are "The Central Park Five," later known as the "Exonerated Five."

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Exonerated 'Central Park Five' members speak out against Trump at ... (NBC News)

The Exonerated Five, previously known as the Central Park Five, described during the Democratic National Convention how former President Donald Trump has ...

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Members of 'Central Park 5' Say Trump Is Too Dangerous for ... (The New York Times)

In a prime-time speech at the Democratic National Convention, four of the five men exonerated in the 1989 assault of a female jogger said Donald J. Trump's ...

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'He wanted us dead': Members of exonerated 'Central Park Five ... (KCCI Des Moines)

The group members there included Dr. Yusef Salaam, Korey Wise, Raymond Santana and Kevin Richardson. The fifth person, Antron McCray, was not present.

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Central Park Five members condemn Trump at DNC for calling for ... (CBS News)

Members of the Central Park Five said at the Democratic convention Thursday of Trump that "45 wanted us un-alive."

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Rev. Al Sharpton welcomes Central Park Five on stage at DNC (USA TODAY)

Reverend Al Sharpton joins the Central Park Five to deliver a speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

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Exonerated members of Central Park Five warn about Trump at ... (The Washington Post)

The former president has never apologized to the group for taking out newspaper ads calling for the death penalty or for his public antagonism toward the ...

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'He wanted us dead': Members of exonerated 'Central Park Five ... (WCVB Boston)

Our youth was stolen from us,” said Korey Wise, who blamed Trump for some of the harsh treatment they received from the public. “He spent $85000 on an ad ...

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'He wanted us dead': Members of exonerated 'Central Park Five ... (KCRA Sacramento)

The group members there included Dr. Yusef Salaam, Korey Wise, Raymond Santana and Kevin Richardson. The fifth person, Antron McCray, was not present.

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'He wanted us dead': Central Park Five members rip Trump on ... (Spectrum News NY1)

The “Central Park Five” — a group of Black men who were convicted as teenagers and later exonerated of raping and beating a New York jogger — spoke at the ...

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'Central Park Five' tears into Donald Trump at DNC over their ... (Hindustan Times)

Members of 'Central Park Five', who were falsely accused of an attack that occurred in 1989 in New York, appeared on the stage of DNC on Thursday.

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Central Park 5 members hit Trump at Democratic convention: 'He ... (The Hill)

Members of the Central Park Five, who were wrongly convicted of rape and assault, addressed the Democratic convention on Friday, chastising former President ...

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Who are the Central Park 5? Learn more about the case after DNC ... (Courier Journal)

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