There is institutional racism in America: Biden

October 23, 2020 07:46

The debate has now moved on to the topic of Race in America -- a subject which, like coronavirus, has reshaped the landscape of the election this year.

Trump says he doesn't believe racism is an intrinsic problem within US police forces -- and positions himself as a firm advocate of law enforcement.

Biden views racism as a systemic problem, and has set out policies to address racial disparities in the justice system, although he rejects calls to defund police.

As we begin the topic of race, Welker asks about "the talk" - a discussion black and brown US parents give children about being targeted by police because of the colour of the skin. She asks Biden to speak directly to those families.

"There is institutional racism in America," Biden says. He says we've been moving closer to inclusion, but that Trump's the first leader to come along and say otherwise.

Biden says there should be better access to things like schooling, financial help and security in addition to being free from violence.

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