group that has been banned from marching in uniform. the decision we feel is hurtful, it s asking us to shed a layer that we voluntarily chose to put on to come into a system to affect change, to be the change. every movement we ve ever had in this country has always had people working on the inside, and that s what we do at the gay officer action league so it is a little sad and disappointing for our folks. joining us now, andre thomas, co-chair of the nyc pride the group organizing the parade. what is your reaction to detective downey? and thank you for joining me. thanks for having me this morning. it s easy for him to talk about shedding that, not having to shed that layer because as a person of color, i can t shed my black skin, but he can t even
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