Black Pastors Are Rallying Around Ahmaud Arbery’s Family

The trial of three men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery has the nation’s attention.
Divisive, and what most would call racist statements, made by one of the defense attorneys, sparked outrage on social media. Now, those comments have prompted Black pastors from across the country to make plans to head to Georgia.
BNC legal contributor Paul Henderson and criminal defense attorney Latoya Francis-Williams join Yodit Tewolde on “Making the Case” to discuss the backlash that William “Roddie” Bryan’s attorney, Kevin Gough, is getting after his controversial comments.
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[@PatriciaPerez-kt7rp]

They should actually bring Pastors of ALL FAITHS AND COLORS.NOW THAT WOULD SEND AN EVEN GREATER AND MORE MEANINGFUL MESSAGE.

[@kehindea]

white pastors are running away like cowards showing the bankruptcy of American Christianity

[@righteoussoulsister9668]

I said the same thing

[@righteoussoulsister9668]

💯

[@deepee4323]

That would only work if non black pastors actually put their beliefs before their racism and most don't

[@epiphanyqueenheart562]

Yes I’m with you but majority black

[@hyperboi87]

I'm tired of us forgiving shit like this. I would have not forgave that statement im glad Crump said what he said, that's the move to make

[@mariedouglas2366]

Me to

[@littleone5201]

@@mariedouglas2366 👍🏾

[@coraggio93]

Yeah, people in the dominant culture always act as if they can repeatedly mistreat Black people and then repeatedly count on their forgiveness.

[@dwanrobinson]

Well he gotta represent his client to the fullest. Good job Goff. What an moron.

[@lsad705]

Please guys, try to figure out what to be upset about.

[@theinspirationruum2084]

He’s the only person intimidated 😂

[@misindiatify]

Periodt

[@nataliewhite8735]

Fact! 😂😂😂

[@Charmander009]

Loll

[@lovenaturenaturallybu3703]

Ignorance at it's best! This guy don't want black pastors there as if the Courtroom belongs to him.

[@msg4141]

Well they think the world is theirs so ...

[@CoreyMac_Productionz]

They don't & we shouldn't be pushing for Al nor Jessie to be there!! If anything young up & coming Brown skin Lawyers. He's right the Supreme Court could over turn it,wake up!!!

[@minglee649]

If these three men walk free from cold blooded murder,having video evidence I honestly don’t this that’s going to sit well 🙏🏾 this lawyer is only making things worse for his client.

[@jrmarshall120]

I think the jury must be fair and impartial. They have all the evidence right in front of them. There's no way the father and son duo should walk away freely. No way, the son have to sit in prison for the rest of his life. His father needs to get at least 10+ years and the neighbor should spend time but shown leniency because he did record it. Imagine if this was not recorded, they would've got rid of it.

[@kbp341]

Backwoods southern lawyer

[@stevedavis2541]

Why aren't the so called white pastors rallying around the victims family also. I thought christianity was about love regardless of race ethnicity tribe.

[@apetsunami221]

They are rallying behind them outside the courtroom, not inside.

[@Stonefree11]

Yes! Where are all the "good" white pastors supporting the victim family.

[@tomare6479]

@@Stonefree11 they’re not on black news and they’re suppressed in conservative circles by the algorithm

[@dwanrobinson]

@@tomare6479 😅😅😅

[@loverainthunder]

Good question, excellent point.

[@renewilson2540]

Come through BLACK PASTORS !

[@oddnegrozofficial3363]

Also asian and latino, anybody but I'm sure they wont

[@lorebay2593]

All pastors protest that mess, pure racist Gough.

[@julietcunningham852]

All that defense attorney had to do was just keep his mouth shut.

[@blackhercules1753]

If you had any doubts this trial was about race, this attorney made it clear that indeed it is.

[@queenofsheba357]

A drunken head speaks a sober mind

[@mariedouglas2366]

He racist But why did the prosecutor speak up and say that was out of line they act like they want justice but we blacks no it’s all lies we have seen this all of our life no Justice for killing a black man like that he wasn’t stealing nothing they plan this from the first time they saw him

[@catherinefox5078]

He should let the world know how kkk he is! Let the snakes crawl out of their holes! Israelite 1st B2

[@calm1047]

Juliet Cunningham I see your for the defense! This country is turning back before Civil Rights of black people! You are a terrible person Juliet!

[@jaylane1631]

They even fear or feel intimidated by Pastors..?? Excuse me..'black pastors'!! Ridiculous!! I can't wait for all them pastors to show up!!! 💪🏽💪🏽✊🏽✊🏽

[@kahleaqualls5342]

Now you want to apologize…sit down!

[@stephenochosiete9869]

The girl to the bottom right was like “oh crap, I’m next to this racist old man and this video is going viral!”

[@Just_Visiting316]

Exactly!!!😳😳😳😳😳😳😳

[@Magnificent-qr4rn]

This guy is the head of all Grand Wizards & Dragons....and that's FACTUAL 💯

[@garrenturk4093]

💯💯💯💯💯🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣...... 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾...... I was just saying this to my wife yesterday..... theres ATLEAST 3 of them in that courtroom frfr

[@Magnificent-qr4rn]

@@garrenturk4093 Exactly! and it seems like their trying to throw the trial towards the 3 white men and find them innocent...and that's FACTUAL 💯

[@Magnificent-qr4rn]

@UCfi6QypKpN8F56CQrFY7vVQ We as black men have to think better of what we're up against, if he's from that area he should of known the culture of the whites there in that area and to Not put yourself in any weird situations as to where you're on your own, or else it will be HELL to pay.. You can't beat a Mob of white Racists with shotguns on your own... Im always on alert and I don't put myself in any awkward positions...FACTS

[@garrenturk4093]

@@Magnificent-qr4rn OMG do we know each other?.... I promise our thinking is similar.... everything your saying is spot on🎯🎯🎯.....

[@garrenturk4093]

@@Magnificent-qr4rn My Mother put me on game about those awkward situations when I was a kid pertaining to this..... some places you just cant go around, some people you just cant hang with... you gotta be vigilant about your surroundings NOT SCARY BUT CAUTIOUS....

[@marioelcock9677]

Self-defense is when you defending your life to an aggressor not when you follow someone and shoot them tree times

[@ucantrun4ever461]

The Caucasity is absolutely amazing.

[@Broearlyoung]

Will 100 white or 100 brown skinned pastors, ministers, rabbi's, etc. come and show support for the family; Or more importantly to the concept of religion and the concept of "Thou shall not kill!!"

[@dwanrobinson]

Amen to that.

[@dwanrobinson]

@@nothyperbole4984 that dude was innocent but don't matter he's dead and gone and they get to be someone's girl in general population for the rest of their lives walking around the yard with their hand in some guys pocket. 😅😅😅 so who gets the last laugh when they getting busted open. Oc gon be so deep up in the when he finally finish he'll be standing across the street.

[@nothyperbole4984]

@@dwanrobinson You are correct. It's sad to see so many young people losing their lives and the only time we unite is for a funeral.

[@suzintex2002]

That's what I want to see. Let's cancel this racist stance that caused this young man's death.

[@suzintex2002]

@Lisa Jackson, he was being stalked and hunted down by three armed men in trucks who cornered him. That man jumped out of his truck with a shotgun pointed at him. He was practicing his Constitutional right of self-defense. What is wrong with you?

[@i.can.d]

This family needs ALLL the support they can get. I wish I could fly in my damn self and hold moms hand. This is absolutely ridiculous. More white fragility. Ugh. Exhausting.

[@jfgsr901]

I wish Ahmaud Arbery family will get a fair trial. Unfortunately, the situation is stacked against them (i.e jury selection, judge allowing the defense attorney to be unprofessional, etc.)!

[@embossed64]

I think the judge has been more than fair, check out the Kyle Riddenhouse judge for the example of a disaster.

[@jeroldmcarthur3926]

I dunno what trial you're watching🙄

[@timinitiator]

@@embossed64 are you kidding the only fairness this judge did was to allow that racist run his mouth with racism in a court of law! Not even give him a contempt of court!!

[@queenofsheba357]

@@embossed64 THAT boy is a MESS!!! He should’ve been removed a long time ago!!! I think CRYle is his great great grandson 🤷🏿‍♀️🤷🏿‍♀️🤷🏿‍♀️

[@PSICK1234ikillallracistrolls]

@@timinitiator Judge said he wasn't going to do it afterwards...he actually responded to what you saw in the clip.

[@M.Williams73]

☠️☠️☠️The way they treated his body lying dead in the street shows how they feel they are supreme. The video from the death is true evidence

[@time2expandenterprises96]

IT'S GOING TO BE A LAWSUIT TONIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@chalottacox5898]

Yasss KeKe🤣

[@fikinaturally_fikiswa2925]

White pastors would also be there if they truly lived and walked according to the principles of the gospel of Christ

[@barbarawhite744]

Amen

[@dianebutler7889]

AMEN,AMEN, AMEN 💞👏👏👏

[@yournanna866]

Where are the accused pastors? None? they shouldn’t be so jealous …’

[@casual35]

He might get his mistrial motion now if the jury might feel pressured. Mistrial has been his strategy from the jump since there is no defense for his client.

[@weytogoman]

If they show up in force, I'm afraid a mistrial will be in the future ...

[@Calinotch06]

interesting observation, makes a ton of sense

[@annacopeland6339]

Naaaah.... Not THIS YEAR...

[@annacopeland6339]

@@weytogoman who said anything about FORCE....?

[@weytogoman]

@@annacopeland6339 all 3 defense teams just tried it but judge didn't grant the mistrial. Jesse Jackson was in the courtroom today.

[@marcusturner2827]

Lair....he ain't sorry he would have never said it

[@quennoc5056]

Yassss GOD Do it Lord Show your Presence Amen!!!

[@mecca6264]

This lawyer is in full support for Jim Crow Segregation. Welcome to America!!!!!

[@jasonjones2137]

Ever black person in America should believe in separation

[@williamfisher4663]

They need to believe in guns and and independent state.

[@sekou777]

Luis Farrakhan said he'll be there next week...

[@MrsKeepItReal4life]

👀...

[@michelejohnson1001]

Paul and Latoya this was a great interview ,we will be praying with the family ,to God be the Glory

[@oneforall8161]

The jury isn't intimidated by Rev Al Sharp, he is!!

[@barbaramiprince5724]

GET HIM EXCUSED FROM THE COURT ROOM,, FAR AWAY FROM THE COURT ROOM PERIOD,, He’s Plain and simple being Racist & That’s an HATE CRIME!!!!!!👍

[@pattyshobbyworld2851]

I heard that judge was reported to the state bar."They did it on instinct" A very good example of WS views that are intended in their phsy...Very eye opening

[@sarahwalls7621]

I can't believe the judge allowed this behavior

[@jimmiecato9390]

How about the comment, “Colonel Sanders in a Hood.”🥴😡😡

[@queenofsheba357]

The fact is that they walk around like that everyday!!!

[@TheShabazzProduction]

That defense attorney looks like an old klan cyclops wizard from the 1960's. He opened his mouth and look what he started.

[@emanuelamos6980]

I just hope that everything will be peaceful but he should have never said that against black pastors and a comment about anyone else and I believe that they will lose and be prosecuted but they have made a lot of pastors come down from all around the country

[@octoberflower6943]

Was it peaceful lynching!? Nooe! They showed is that peaceful don't work for us. They are forcing blood shed!!

[@janetmatthews7973]

Yes …. This trial needs help because it’s turning racist really quick….. The judge can’t seem to shut them up but God can . I say bring in every pastor regardless of classified race because the Kernal Sanders KFC remark was as equally offensive as that was not an apology that was a statement…Please Let us all pray for the Audbery family 🩸😇🙏❤️

[@margaretwhite444]

This lawer is White and we know that you want to look out for your people because you care, well we care too for our people so don't read anything in having a pastor there, just another complain to tell us what you want, everyday we have to hear this kind of none sense

[@oscarhoward6505]

The Ahmaud Arbery family need all the support they can get especially the way the jury has been stacked with eleven white people.

[@lateraldeano]

Plus the same lawyer will continue to make a living manipulating juries in defense of his clients whether they are guilty or not.

[@bernardriggs2079]

So Mr . Bryan changed his initial recorded interview with Glynn Co. police on the date of incident compared to what he gave doing the GBI interview, reenactment. Dude keep shouting himself in the foot. Are they going to add obstruction off justice to his list of charges ? The criminal that keeps on giving .

[@danni1993]

I kind of think he's doing that crap on purpose, so they'll get a mistrial for incompetent counsel? I mean, can a criminal defense attorney REALLY be that dumb to actually do the things he's doing? I think not. Especially when the 'normal' attorneys just sit back, while the nut job defends the client, when he's doing such a shitty job at it, without pulling him out, and stepping in, to better defend the client? Something odd is going on here...it doesn't make sense. I'll be keeping my eye on that defense team...I starting to believe they might be up to no good. Hmmmm...

[@dwanrobinson]

Only read half it but but after nit job comment I fell out laughing. 😅😅😅

[@tammyslade9441]

All working together to clear Rody!

[@annacopeland6339]

He made his client look even more racist 🙄 This ain't 1960...

[@jermainehoward2957]

He wanted to say,,, we don't want anymore Black Joggers coming around here 😂😭

[@Chosenuno1963]

My prayers are answered

[@gnarlydude2419]

They thought he was a ..."criminal"??? Ok, so what "crime" did they think he committed? Don't worry ill wait

[@kahleaqualls5342]

Kevin is ignorant and needs JESUS! Get your facts straight! I pray that the whole room is filled with Black, white Hispanic, Japanese, Middle Eastern Pastors will come out in JESUS Name!!!

[@oddnegrozofficial3363]

I wouldn't hold my breath ...we have no friends

[@kahleaqualls5342]

@@oddnegrozofficial3363 ***Proverbs 18:24*** Speak for yourself

[@oddnegrozofficial3363]

The only friend is God, but symbolism is nice sometimes. Hope you see the day✌🏾🙏🏾

[@lynn4606]

@@kahleaqualls5342 You'll be waiting forever. No one but black pastors have showed up and the others still won't. I guarantee you will not see any white, Latino, Jewish or any others pastors in mass but the black pastors supporting this family.

[@crpssurvivor]

Why cant it just be Pastors? I'm a pastor's daughter. The point is people who raise emotions becoming a distraction. What's your agenda. Now this jacka** Attorney has created a huge problem.

[@Strawberries0000]

That's why their only one BLACK person on the jury

[@chgosatrap]

I thought this was a Christian country?

[@dwanrobinson]

Depends what you mean by Christians. We have the real but most of those are dead and gone. Big mamma been gon for a long time and she left us with the basic fundamentals of prayer and having a true relationship with the maker. They kill our bodies but this itself is short and full of pain. It's just one experience out of many that we will go through. No such thing as death we just passing through. Trust me Ahmad feels sorry for everyone who has to live through this crap. My grandfather told me that the very day he passed he told me he felt sorry for everyone who still has to live. Woe to those who are with child, because in these days there will be much trouble. Earth pangs.

[@nothyperbole4984]

@@dwanrobinson Good word 💯

[@jesuslovescherry5938]

Black Pastors STAND UP ILOVEIT

[@barbaramiprince5724]

Again ,, this Man isn’t denning his actions, he also stated he said what he said in the court room . Now Just take actions and Fire & take actions against this Man ,, we should Not tolerate this type of behavior whatsoever no matter who they are👍

[@MarioLopez-si8jb]

They don't want us to support each other.

[@williamfisher4663]

Bingo cause then they'd have a real problem

[@CopperK]

Remember this was the same 🤡 lawyer that gave the video to the police thinking it would show his clients "innocence"

[@EyesFoward]

They can't stand the representation of a moral God sitting in the room.

[@lorichristian317]

Who is "they", and who sets the limit on how many pastors can appear in court?

[@p.w.7493]

I'm GLAD the Black Pastors are finally coming out in support of Ahmaud Arbery's mother! It took them a minute but now they're getting in line!! We KNOW Rev. Dr. William Barber, Rev.Al Sharpton and Rev. Jesse Jackson are not the only Black Pastors who will support our people in their time of need!! UNITED we stand and we've been 'invited' to show how united we are and show them we will!!💯

[@TheTexasDaddy]

I love it. We need more Black journalists telling the REAL story.

[@dorisbryant8449]

This is what The Minister Farrakhan has been preaching for years, blacks have to UNITE, every BLACK PASTORS IN AMERICA SHOULD SHOW UP. HE SAID "BLACK PASTORS " HE MEANT EXACTLY WHAT HE SAID.!!! AND THE JUDGE IS ON HIS SIDE, BLACK PEOPLE!!!!!

[@i.can.d]

Yassssss show up and show OUT🙌🏽

[@barbaraebron2482]

Stop this people of color. Talking about black people period. Stop trying to include every body in the spotlight. We're talking about Black people.

[@runnermom5]

Self defense against one man🤔

[@jaye31]

This attorney is something else! His attorneys statements about Black pastors could rub off on him. The reason the young man was killed was because he was black and running in their neighborhood.

[@johnwashington9520]

It's also a part of bias

[@peterpoint-dujour3299]

Not only the black pastors will there , but also, their flocks shall be there ! We are pleased to receive the invitation !!

[@hugoflores5399]

He knows he screwed. No apology accepted....BS. defense attorney

[@pa1060]

It’s sad this mother is having to ask for support.

[@morriskid4996]

Bring on the Band of Support if it means Political, spiritual or community leaders ... we're going to rock their world by any means necessary!!!

[@Twin66]

Don't want his damn apology

[@embossed64]

For those griping about this judge, he ripped the defense a new one over complaints about Rev. Jackson being in the courtroom, so you can chill now. I tried to tell you this was a good judge and to be patient.

[@missmattie1462]

That defense attorney is a disgrace to the legal profession. He needs to get a new job.

[@Calinotch06]

This is my first time here, keep up the good work, new subscriber.

[@waveofthoughts]

Apology Not Accepted!

[@Mike1122.]

Funny, that didn’t want any black jurors there either?

[@borncritical4801]

I don't think it is a good idea to do that. The Defense will use that against the State, the Judge and Ahmaud's family. They are fishing for a mistrial. It is very obvious and has been for a long time. This defense attorney knew exactly what he was doing when he said what he said.

[@MarmaladeSally]

I believe this outrage and reaction is EXACTLY what the defense attorney wanted. He’s not as dumb as people think. He knew this would provoke black people(justifiably) and that MORE black pastors would show up. Then he could point at them and go, you see, I told you this was gonna be a problem. Then FOX news and conservatives can show clips of hundreds of black pastors and we all know how that audience can’t stand Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton. The defense attorney got what he wanted unfortunately. Hopefully the jury can see this.

[@annacopeland6339]

He made his client look more Racist 🙄

[@TWLogik]

He may have just blown the case. Bcse if u picked a jury hoping they have same mindset and beliefs as the defendant. Sometimes, they will go against you just to prove that the town isn't racist. The worst thing for racist is to get outed.

[@shirleyallen7374]

Unfortunately the jury was not present when he made his disgusting comments. I wish they had heard it, that wouldn't have been easy to disregard.

[@otissalters4471]

The Truth really is like a TWO EDGED SWORD:

[@barbaraebron2482]

I hope they stay there everyday. Others Pastors should come also.

[@NOTIME4THIS]

Every black pastor in the south needs to show up at that trial! It’s time to show up family put your money where your mouth is we have to support this family and their time of need.

[@vc5232]

God Bless This Mother 🙏 😍

[@terrytimberlake8926]

My issue is. If the people sitting beside him didn't stop him. They're are part of the problem too..

[@MontyMM27]

Those who are present or want to attend at this hearing is not that defense’s concern, his concern is the case not the people watching it!!! He just exposed himself as a racist

[@lovesyah4618]

That's right children of God. PULL UP!!!🙏🏽❤️

[@DavidPittsChess]

This is ridiculous

[@bridgettjohnson7437]

Who gave gough the authority to decide who and how many pastors can support this family?

[@47alice91]

Prayer changes things!

[@lynndeatherage4874]

I'm upset by the lawyer for defended was to me out of lines by the lawyer shows me this lawyer is very racist man himself.

[@barbaragabriel7208]

And who is they? Meaning the Murders did not want Black Pastors in Court. Is that the we?🤔

[@namur-iq6ih]

They do not need pastors. The need black grassroots support. These pastors are in the pockets of their handlers.

[@deepee4323]

I agree with this statement

[@k_chantale3692]

Exactly

[@TheFixIsIn-fe1jy]

Unless they where doing something than I don't see the problem with them being in court, which he didn't say they had done anything. He was wrong it doesn't matter who's in the court room unless they are acting up, and that's the judges job to kick people out. I'm White and I don't see color, i see people, and I think the mom is a good women, and had a loss, and she should have support.

[@petermorton301]

Tell that man to kick rocks

[@realbrooklyn7995]

The nerve of that jackass to say such a thing to a family that lost their child the way they did!!! If that family could bring a damn giraffe if they wanted to i wouldn't care. What came out of his damn mouth pretty much is a microcosm of the mentality of that county.

[@clarajean1749]

THAT RACIST LAWYER SPOKE WHAT WAS I HIS HEART

[@bigteddy9843]

Hey black pastors yall been praying for decades, it hasn't changed anything, try a new strategy. 💯

[@cookiegilcrest1000]

NO GOD, NO PEACE, KNOW GOD, KNOW PEACE.

[@davidwillis9037]

I have nightmares thinking about how they did amuahad it's horrifying. I'm afraid to leave the house to just walk down the street.

[@reginaoldwells2064]

All Black men a cross the country should be there.. a morjorty of white jury should not of happen in the first place. Black men a cross the country, should be there, for that a lone.

[@lauralewis1290]

Ahmad's mother is so Heavenly beautiful, strong, and intelligent 🕊! Ahmad's daddy's honor and strength is a threat to any Racist, Coward, Corrupt Piece of Shit on Gis's Green Earth😪💪🏾🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽Stern Justice for Ahmad🗽🙏🏽

[@walidshabazz5193]

The bottom line about it all is that those three murders of Mr. Ahmaud are found guilty for their crimes.

[@waveofthoughts]

What a disgraceful lawyer. Improper words, & his arrogant attitude should remove him. He comes off as racist himself. If he was a news anchor, he'd be fired.

[@tomare6479]

Nothing BUT Direct Action

[@896ymexf22]

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