{"id":2063354,"date":"2023-10-11T12:23:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T16:23:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pastor-who-led-anti-police-protests-has-a-change-of-heart-organizes-nationwide-event-to-back-the-blue\/"},"modified":"2023-10-11T12:26:19","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T16:26:19","slug":"pastor-who-led-anti-police-protests-has-a-change-of-heart-organizes-nationwide-event-to-back-the-blue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pastor-who-led-anti-police-protests-has-a-change-of-heart-organizes-nationwide-event-to-back-the-blue\/","title":{"rendered":"Former anti-police protest leader now supports law enforcement, plans nationwide event."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpastor-who-led-anti-police-protests-has-a-change-of-heart-organizes-nationwide-event-to-back-the-blue%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2063354&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>A Black Preacher&#8217;s Change of \u200bHeart: \u2063Organizing Nationwide Event\u2063 to Support Law Enforcement<\/h2>\n<p>A black preacher who once led anti-police protests during\u2063 the height of the Black Lives Matter movement\u200b is now taking steps to reverse the damage caused by \u2063that toxic\u2063 rhetoric. Reverend Markel Hutchins\u200d is organizing events to show support for law enforcement \u2062in \u200bthe face\u2064 of \u2064a terrifying crime wave sweeping the nation.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cLaw enforcement officers have\u2064 been, rightly or \u2062wrongly, demonized and demoralized and really disconnected from their\u200c communities over the \u200dlast three or four years\u2062 in a way that has had a detrimental effect on crime and\u200c violence, on \u200claw enforcement \u200cas \u2063a profession\u200b and, by extension, on communities,\u201d the Rev. Markel Hutchins told <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/us\/black-pastor-who-formerly-protested-cops-organizes-massive-nationwide-pro-police-event-my-thinking-evolved\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fox \u2063News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Over\u2062 the weekend, Reverend Hutchins spearheaded pro-police\u2063 rallies in several cities across the country, aiming to shed light \u200bon the need for more police officers and \u2063to put an end to hostilities against\u200d law enforcement.<\/p>\n<p>In the three years\u2064 since the Black\u2062 Lives Matter \u200dmovement launched\u200c its anti-police crusade, there has been a dramatic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/gop-congressman-reveals-shocking-way-members-congress-use-offices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">spike in crime<\/a> throughout the United States, fueled by the misguided &#8220;defund the police&#8221; movement.<\/p>\n<p>Contrary to the false narrative pushed \u2063by\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/black-lives-matter-foundation-funneled-donations-6-million-luxury-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BLM grifters<\/a>, Democrats, and the corporate media, recent polling shows that the majority of African-Americans, Hispanics, and white Americans \u2063want the same or more law enforcement. Reverend Hutchins emphasized that most \u2063people understand \u200bthat the majority of police officers do their job diligently every single day.<\/p>\n<p>Hutchins said \u200dthis sentiment was \u2062confirmed at the pro-police rallies he attended \u200bover\u200d the \u201cFaith &#038; Blue Weekend.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The pastor admits that his previous anti-cop sentiment has \u2064been \u2062turned on its \u200dhead, and he now wants to work with\u200d law enforcement rather \u200bthan\u200b against them.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere was a time when my\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/activists-plan-to-convince-sinema-manchin-to-support-filibuster-reform-by-calling-them-racist\/\" title=\"Activists Plan To Convince Sinema, Manchin To Support Filibuster Reform By Calling Them Racist\">civil rights leadership<\/a> was limited to\u2062 protests and\u2064 marches,\u201d Hutchins said. \u201cI have expanded that leadership. As time has grown, I\u2019ve matured. \u2063My\u2064 thought \u200dprocess, my thinking, and my \u2064strategy [have] evolved.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s heartening to see that some \u200danti-police activists, like Reverend Hutchins,\u200d are realizing the importance of\u2063 having police officers \u2064on the\u2063 streets to ensure public safety. This sentiment is not new, \u200bas even award-winning \u2063actor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/morgan-freeman-backs-blue-says-police-job\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Morgan Freeman<\/a> expressed his support for law\u2062 enforcement\u200c during the anti-police \u200dhysteria\u2063 pushed by the media darling BLM.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m not in the least bit for defunding the police,\u201d Freeman told <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CUsLMCHAZl9\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Black \u200cEnterprise<\/a> in October 2021. \u201cAside from all the negativity around it, it is very necessary for us to have [police], \u2062and most\u200c of them are\u200b guys that are doing their job.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Reverend Hutchins&#8217;\u2063 change of heart and the support expressed by individuals like Morgan Freeman and civil rights attorney <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/civil-rights-attorney-leo-terrell-announces-will-vote-republican-first-time-ever\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leo Terrell<\/a> \u200bhighlight the fact that the anti-police generalization\u200d is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sorry-theres-no-smoking-gun-in-marthas-vineyard-just-a-lot-of-left-wing-condescension\/\" title=\"Sorry, There\u2019s No \u2018Smoking Gun\u2019 In Martha\u2019s Vineyard, Just A Lot Of Left-Wing Condescension\">left-wing stereotype<\/a>. Terrell emphasized that people\u2064 of all colors, including those\u200d in\u200b Democratic cities, want police in their neighborhoods to keep them safe.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>A Note from Our Founder:<\/h3>\n<p>Every morning, we\u2062 at The Western Journal wake up and pursue \u2063our mission of giving \u200byou the important\u200b information you need about what\u2019s\u200c happening\u200c in America.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Every morning, we at The Western Journal wake \u200bup and pursue our \u2063mission of giving you the\u200c important\u2064 information you \u2064need \u2063about\u2064 what\u2019s happening in America.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>America has been on the receiving \u200bend of false narratives. The purpose of these\u200b false narratives is to\u2064 make\u2063 you feel \u200cpowerless. The Western Journal\u2064 empowers\u2064 you by breaking these\u2062 false narratives.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>But I wouldn\u2019t be honest \u200bwith you today if I\u200c didn\u2019t let\u200b you know that the future of The Western Journal \u200bis in jeopardy without your help.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Silicon\u200d Valley and\u2062 the Big Tech tyrants have done everything they can to put The Western Journal out of business. Our faithful donors and \u2063subscribers have kept us going.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve never chosen to donate, let me be honest: We need your help today.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Please don\u2019t wait one minute. Donate\u200d right \u2064now \u2013 our situation in America\u2062 is dire. Our country hangs by a thread, and \u200bThe Western Journal stands for truth in this difficult time.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Please stand with us by donating today.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><em>Floyd\u200b G. Brown<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Founder of The Western Journal<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The \u2063post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/pastor-led-anti-police-protests-change-heart-organizes-nationwide-event-back-blue\/\">Pastor Who Led\u2063 Anti-Police Protests \u200cHas\u2062 a Change of Heart, Organizes Nationwide Event to Back the Blue<\/a> \u200c appeared \u200cfirst on\u200d <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2062What is the importance of recognizing the \u2062dedication and sacrifices made \u2063by the majority of police officers while also holding individuals\u2064 accountable for their \u2064actions<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Leo \u200bTerrell<\/a> \u200care important reminders\u200d that we should not \u2063generalize or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pastor-who-led-anti-police-protests-has-a-change-of-heart-organizes-nationwide-event-to-back-the-blue\/\" title=\"Former anti-police protest leader now supports law enforcement, plans nationwide event.\">stereotype entire groups based<\/a> on the actions \u2064of\u2063 a few individuals. It is crucial to engage in open \u200ddialogue, listen to different \u200dperspectives, and work towards finding common ground for\u2063 the betterment of our\u2064 communities.<\/p>\n<p>As Reverend Hutchins continues his efforts to\u2062 bridge the gap \u200bbetween law enforcement and the communities they serve, it is my hope that more individuals will recognize the vital role of our police officers and \u2064support their tireless efforts to\u200b safeguard our neighborhoods.<\/p>\n<p>The events organized by Reverend Hutchins serve as a powerful example of \u200dhow people can come together, regardless \u200cof their backgrounds, to stand united in support of law enforcement. These events also offer an opportunity \u200cto build trust and foster positive relationships between \u200bcommunities and the police, ultimately creating safer and more \u2063harmonious neighborhoods.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, it is\u2064 important to remember that\u200d criticizing law enforcement should not equate to demonizing or \u200bvilifying all police officers. Holding individuals accountable for their actions \u2062is essential, but we must\u200d do so in a fair \u2064and \u200cbalanced manner, recognizing the dedication and sacrifices made by the majority of officers in upholding the law \u2064and protecting our communities.<\/p>\n<p>Reverend Hutchins&#8217; change of heart serves\u200d as a reminder \u200cthat personal growth and\u200c evolution are possible for all\u2064 individuals, regardless of their past beliefs\u200d or\u2062 actions. It \u200btakes humility, introspection, and a willingness to listen and \u2063learn from others to bring \u2063about\u2062 positive change\u200b and make a difference in\u200c our society.<\/p>\n<p>In \u2062conclusion, Reverend Markel \u200cHutchins&#8217; decision to organize nationwide\u200b events to support \u2062law enforcement reflects a significant change of\u2062 heart\u2062 and\u200d a desire to mend the \u2063divide\u200c between communities and the police. His efforts \u2062serve as an inspiration for\u200d all of us to set aside our differences, listen to one another, and work towards\u2064 a safer and\u200b more inclusive society. Let us remember\u200c that supporting law enforcement is not a partisan\u2063 issue but a collective responsibility to\u2063 ensure the well-being and security of our communities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A black preacher, once a leader in anti-police protests during the Black Lives Matter movement, is now working to counter the negative impact of that rhetoric. 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