• Home
  • Illinois News
  • Illinois Politics
  • US Politics
  • US NEWS
  • America First
  • Opinion
  • World News
  • Second Amendment
Sunday, October 19, 2025
Illinois Review
  • Login
  • Register
  • Home
  • Illinois News
  • Illinois Politics
  • US Politics
  • US NEWS
  • America First
  • Opinion
  • World News
  • Second Amendment
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Illinois News
  • Illinois Politics
  • US Politics
  • US NEWS
  • America First
  • Opinion
  • World News
  • Second Amendment
No Result
View All Result
Illinois Review
No Result
View All Result
Home Illinois Politics

Project 21 Black Activists condemn nationwide rioting; applaud designating Antifa a terrorist group

Illinois Review by Illinois Review
June 1, 2020
in Illinois Politics, US Politics
Reading Time: 5 mins read
A A
0
26
SHARES
436
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Screen Shot 2020-06-01 at 11.02.15 AM
Example of rioting destruction on Chicago's Magnificent Mile – photo by Mark Weyermuller 

You might also like

Norine Hammond Sided with Democrats on Climate Bank Bill That Could Hike Local Property Taxes

State Rep. Norine Hammond Accused of Abusing Campaign Funds Through “Non-Itemized” Self-Payments

Norine Hammond’s Campaign in Crisis: McCombie Sends Paid Knockers as Voters Revolt, Refuse to Sign Petitions

WASHINGTON DC. – Saying people need to "stop rationalizing and excusing criminal activity," members of the Project 21 black leadership network condemned the politically motivated riots that have erupted across America, and applaud the possibility of Antifa being designated a domestic terrorist organization. 

Project 21 members condemned "the irrational, counterproductive and politically motivated nature of those rioting after the police-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis," according to a press release.

Project 21 Co-Chairman Stacy Washington said, "Expressing grievances to our elected officials in the form of protest is a time-honored tradition. But what we are watching unfold across the country is a coordinated effort to destroy the rule of law and order in our communities and to gin up racial tension.

"In video after video, we see masked white protesters dressed all in black destroying property in black neighborhoods. And it's blacks who are trying to stop the Antifa protesters from defacing small businesses. President Trump has rightly suggested declaring Antifa a terrorist group. What we need is for everyone to take a step back. The officers who killed George Floyd will be tried and judged by a jury of their peers. That is the system of justice that we have and cherish here in America. I'm praying for peace."

Project 21 Member Christopher Arps agreed.

"Every American of good conscience was sickened by the death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer with a troubled past. I also believe that every American of good conscience is sickened and angered by rioters and anarchists who are taking advantage of protests to loot and burn private and public property," Arps said.

"I said during the Ferguson uprising over five years ago that legitimate protestors must speak out forcefully against those who have infiltrated their ranks as just a cover to cause mayhem, confusion and destruction. I also said they must limit their demonstrations to daylight hours only in order to differentiate themselves from the lawbreakers. Obviously, our nation still needs to have conversations on race but this is not the way to initiate it."

Project 21 was founded 28 years ago in the wake of the 1992 Los Angeles riots to highlight black Americans willing to speak out for law and order and to show the political diversity of the black community. 

On the five-year anniversary of the riots in Ferguson, Missouri, Project 21 members met with the mayor and city council members of that city to discuss ways they could implement policy recommendations found in Project 21's "Blueprint for a Better Deal for Black America." The Blueprint, published in 2018, contains 57 policy ideas "to remove barriers blocking blacks from reaching their full potential." Project 21 similarly sought to work with the mayor and city council of Baltimore, Maryland in the wake of President Donald Trump's comments and tweets that called for more governmental accountability related to crime and quality of life there. 

Project 21 Founding Member Deroy Murdock: "Rioters have looted George Floyd's spotlight. In raping and pillaging dozens of American communities, these hoodlums have shifted the nation's attention away from Mr. Floyd's atrocious killing at the hands of the malicious Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin and three of his at-least-criminally-negligent colleagues. Instead, Americans are focused on the mayhem and bedlam that are tearing our republic in two.

"Once again, the left is 'fighting for' blacks while also demolishing our neighborhoods and ruining our lives. Enough is enough!"

Project 21 Member Marie Fischer: "I understand the anger, but I do not understand destroying your own neighborhood to protest an innocent man's murder. I do not understand many who are bailing out these 'protesters' as a sign of support. How about you fund the minority business owners whose stores and businesses have been destroyed by rioters? They should fund those who were and are building these communities instead of the ones tearing them down under the guise of social justice – which in this case is neither social nor just." 

 

Project 21 Member Martin Baker: "Protesting wrongs and seeking redress is something that is guaranteed by our Constitution and is something I encourage any and all to do as it becomes necessary and appropriate. But let's do as the Bible says and do those things 'decently and in order.' Rioting and looting will never get any rogue officer fired or arrested. And you are wasting your time and breaking the law yourself, thusly making you as criminal as those against whom you purport to be protesting." 

Related

Share10Tweet7
Previous Post

Weyermuller: Chicago endures a summer of protests and riots

Next Post

Oberweis condemns rioting; Incumbent Lauren Underwood remains silent

Illinois Review

Illinois Review

Founded in 2005, Illinois Review is the leading perspective and source of conservative news, opinion and information in Illinois. Follow Illinois Review on X at @IllinoisReview.

Recommended For You

Norine Hammond’s Campaign in Crisis: McCombie Sends Paid Knockers as Voters Revolt, Refuse to Sign Petitions

by Illinois Review
October 16, 2025
0
Norine Hammond’s Campaign in Crisis: McCombie Sends Paid Knockers as Voters Revolt, Refuse to Sign Petitions

By Illinois ReviewIllinois House Republican Leader Tony McCombie and her closest ally, Deputy House Republican Leader Norine Hammond, are facing an unprecedented revolt from constituents – many of...

Read moreDetails

Pritzker, Johnson Spend $2.5 Billion on Illegal Aliens While Black Infants Die at Alarming Rates

by Illinois Review
October 16, 2025
0
Pritzker, Johnson Spend $2.5 Billion on Illegal Aliens While Black Infants Die at Alarming Rates

By Illinois ReviewAs Illinois Democrats boast about their “compassionate” policies for illegal aliens, the tragic reality is that compassion doesn’t extend to their own citizens – especially to...

Read moreDetails

GOP Leader Norine Hammond Takes $50K from Liberal Groups Backing Transgender Lessons, Mask Mandates, Anti-Trump Agendas

by Illinois Review
October 15, 2025
0
GOP Leader Norine Hammond Takes $50K from Liberal Groups Backing Transgender Lessons, Mask Mandates, Anti-Trump Agendas

By Illinois ReviewIllinois State Representative and Deputy House Republican Leader Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) is drawing sharp criticism from conservatives after campaign finance records revealed she accepted $50,000 from...

Read moreDetails

PillowGate: McCombie and Norine Hammond Face Growing Backlash Over Taxpayer Spending and Political Favoritism

by Illinois Review
October 14, 2025
0
PillowGate: McCombie and Norine Hammond Face Growing Backlash Over Taxpayer Spending and Political Favoritism

By Illinois ReviewA new controversy is stirring within the Illinois Republican Party – one that threatens to undermine its message about fighting corruption and protecting taxpayers. State Rep....

Read moreDetails

Opinion: Harmeet Dhillon Makes History in Illinois Gun Ban Battle

by Illinois Review
October 14, 2025
0
Opinion: Harmeet Dhillon Makes History in Illinois Gun Ban Battle

By Richard Pearson, Executive Director, Illinois State Rifle AssociationIn September, Illinois witnessed a moment that will be remembered for generations. For the first time in history, the United...

Read moreDetails
Next Post

Oberweis condemns rioting; Incumbent Lauren Underwood remains silent

Please login to join discussion

Best Dental Group

Related News

IL Freedom Caucus calls on Lurie Children’s Hospital to cease gender services for kids

October 27, 2022

Beckman: Is the Brigham Young University racial slur controversy another hoax?

October 27, 2022

Salvi polling shows closer race

October 27, 2022

Browse by Category

  • America First
  • Education
  • Faith & Family
  • Foreign Policy
  • Health Care
  • Illinois News
  • Illinois Politics
  • Opinion
  • Science
  • Second Amendment
  • TRENDING
  • US NEWS
  • US Politics
  • World News
Illinois Review

llinois Review LLC Editor-in-Chief Mark Vargas General Counsel Scott Kaspar Copyright © 2025 IR Media Corp., all rights reserved.

Navigate Site

  • Checkout
  • Home
  • Home – mobile
  • Login/Register
  • Login/Register
  • My account
  • My Account-
  • My Account- – mobile

Follow Us

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms below to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Illinois News
  • Illinois Politics
  • US Politics
  • Health Care
  • US NEWS
  • America First
  • Opinion
  • TRENDING
  • Education
  • Foreign Policy
  • Second Amendment
  • Faith & Family
  • Science
  • World News

llinois Review LLC Editor-in-Chief Mark Vargas General Counsel Scott Kaspar Copyright © 2025 IR Media Corp., all rights reserved.

Are you sure want to unlock this post?
Unlock left : 0
Are you sure want to cancel subscription?