White Cop and Black Health Inspector’s Moving Encounter: ‘We Must Build Change Together’

White Cop and Black Health Inspector’s Moving Encounter: ‘We Must Build Change Together’
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In the wake of protests sweeping the United States after the death of George Floyd, a Minnesota police officer has shared a poignant anecdote online. The officer, a white man, met a health inspector, a black man, and immediately recognized a strong common bond between them.

On May 27, 2020, Officer Justin Pletcher posted his moving two-part anecdote on Facebook with two pictures and the stories behind them added up to one important message: in order to inspire change, we must listen to one another.