US Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton was interrupted Friday by protesters from the “Black Lives Matter” movement while speaking about the criminal justice system at a historically bl
US Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton was interrupted Friday by protesters from the “Black Lives Matter” movement while speaking about the criminal justice system at a historically black university.
The former secretary of state was heckled by chants of “black lives matter” reportedly coming from around a dozen people, not long after launching into her speech in Atlanta, Georgia.
“Yes they do,” Ms Clinton responded, rolling with the interruption.
“And I’m going to talk a lot about that in a minute.”
The disruption continued as Ms Clinton tried to shout over the protesters.
Members of the audience attempted to interrupt the demonstrators with chants of “Hillary! Hillary!” and “Let her talk!”
“I’m going to get to some important points that actually prove that black lives do matter and we have to take action together,” Ms Clinton told the crowd.
Congressman John Lewis reportedly tried to convince the protesters to stop, before he and Atlanta mayor Kasim Reed joined Ms Clinton on stage in a show of solidarity.
“Thank you all very much. I really appreciate it, and I appreciate the congressman and the mayor having my back,” Ms Clinton said. Speaking to the protestors, she added: “I appreciate their passion, but I’m sorry they didn’t listen because some of what they’re demanding I am offering and intend to fight for as President.”
