Governor Roy Cooper

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Today I signed Executive Order 145 to establish the North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice. Led by @Anita_Earls & @NCAGO, the task force will develop & help implement strategies & policies to help eliminate systemic racism in our criminal justice system. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

These numbers are stark. They tell a story that Black Americans have been living & telling us every day – even when there’s no spotlight. It’s important to recognize these numbers and identify the disparities. But it’s even more important and challenging to do something about it. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

When convicted of the same crime, Black men receive a prison sentence that is 20 percent longer than white men. Black women are imprisoned at twice the rate as white women and are one and a half times more likely to be killed by law enforcement. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Black adults are almost six times more likely to be incarcerated than white adults and Black men are two and a half times more likely to be killed by law enforcement. Hispanic adults are three times more likely to be incarcerated than white adults. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Data shows that nationwide, communities of color are disproportionately affected at all stages of the criminal justice system. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

For Black people, the past several weeks have again ripped open scars created by generations of historical trauma. Too often, that trauma was inflicted by a criminal justice system that should protect them, but instead treats them unfairly. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

George Floyd was not the first victim of excessive force. Too many other people of color have been harassed, harmed, injured or killed. Added together, their lives and their stories have made this spotlight too bright to ignore. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Last week, we talked about how COVID-19 is shining a bright light on longstanding racial inequities in everything from health care to housing. The protests re-ignited by the murder of George Floyd are shining yet another light on inequities in our criminal justice system. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Updates from Gov. Cooper's briefing: — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Gov. Cooper, Attorney General Josh Stein, North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls and members of the Coronavirus Task Force will give an update at 3pm. Watch live here: https://t.co/X6qVe4CNVf — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

RT @JoshStein_: At 3PM, I will join @NC_Governor for an announcement about our efforts to seek racial equity in criminal justice in North C… — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

North Carolina businesses like Kitsbow have stepped up in the face of this pandemic and used their resources to cre… https://t.co/85NcfPKG0e — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Getting children back to school safely in the fall is a high priority for North Carolina. Today, state education &… https://t.co/3e9YI70VCQ — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

As we remain laser-focused on getting kids back to school safely, we have to tap into that resiliency. Let’s lead b… https://t.co/RK6l0Wa1wn — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

This virus has created hardships for students, their families, educators & school employees. But I've seen the teac… https://t.co/CmAqwG7S9z — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

If we are careless now, if we ignore the 3 Ws, if we violate the mass gathering rules, we don’t just risk our own h… https://t.co/NQ6Wda2OBy — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Our important mission of opening school buildings on time could be affected by a failure to slow the spread. We do not want that to happen. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

In recent weeks, much attention has been paid to the current Phase 2 and what’s allowed to be open. We are weighing… https://t.co/GrBmJOYLTM — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

We'll all need patience as the plans for each school come together in the coming months. This guidance is an import… https://t.co/HouKIY0u2B — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

We know this coming school year will be like no other. Students and staff will be screened for illness before they… https://t.co/0WxbWarSZW — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

One important note is that opening schools will depend on our health metrics. We very much want school buildings op… https://t.co/eAVqu0jTVG — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Today, as we mark the last week of the traditional school year, we are pushing forward to get schools open again th… https://t.co/9mTE9K6OiJ — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

It was a tough call because we know the hardship caused not only to students and teachers, but to families as well.… https://t.co/qRcgLKsEGS — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Slowing the spread of this virus is especially important as we work toward one of the most important dates on our c… https://t.co/uD5Rf07Yiu — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Sports heroes, entertainers, civil rights leaders, preachers, CEOs, legislators, all should demonstrate that wearin… https://t.co/x4mu9aEc7B — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

If you have been in any kind of crowd, please go get tested. When you’re around people, wear your masks and try to… https://t.co/Mc3911y26J — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

With all the challenges we face opening schools, boosting our economy & tackling racism head on, we must remember t… https://t.co/sSfI4HiyYP — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Today marks our highest day of people hospitalized for COVID-19 since this pandemic began. Over the weekend we saw… https://t.co/Jo2VqCJH0s — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

As of today, we have had 36,484 confirmed cases; 938 new cases reported today; 739 people in the hospital; and sadl… https://t.co/JnpuhutQ40 — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Updates from Gov. Cooper's COVID-19 briefing: https://t.co/jOxrERfVFL — PolitiTweet.org