Fort Worth

At Protests, Compelling Calls for Change Come From Youngest Voices

"I'm learning that not all things are equal and not all police are good," 9-year-old says

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In a week, protests in Fort Worth have gone from tense confrontations with police to family-friendly rallies where some parents bring young children.

Travis Mizell said he was trying to teach his 4-year-old son, Kai, a life lesson.

"He has a voice in this country when it comes to making change and I want him to be here at this time, so when he gets older he knows he can continue to be heard,โ€ Mizell said.

Brandon Matthews ate a popsicle with his 7-year-old daughter Ramsey as they marched through downtown.

"I brought her because we both agree that what happened was wrong. And the next generation needs to understand that,โ€ Matthews said.

Valerie Rashid's daughter Maylia is 9-years-old.

"It's a lot better that my mom talks to me and my dad talks to me about these things, so I can take it in easier and understand the world that I'm living in today,โ€ Maylia said. "I'm learning that not all things are equal and not all police are good."

"We're fighting for rights for everybody,โ€ Valerie Rashid said. โ€œAnd that's what I want my daughter to be here to stand for."

The 9-year-old protester said her demand was simple.

"I would like to see equality,โ€ she said.

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