Choosing Love in Divisive Times

Mayor Melvin Carter is a fourth-generation resident of St. Paul, Minn. His great-grandfather migrated to the city after witnessing a lynching in Paris, Texas. Carter shares his experiences with racism and discrimination in the 21^st century, reflects on how the shooting of Philando Castile affected St. Paul’s residents, and advises that the choices Americans make have a distinct impact during divisive times.