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Professor's tweet about George Floyd goes viral, author discusses white privilege

Posted at 6:42 AM, Oct 13, 2020
and last updated 2020-10-13 13:00:49-04

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Conversations about white privilege have followed the death of George Floyd.

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One professor's tweet comparing a similar, first-hand situation with a very different outcome has been getting a lot of attention.

13 Action News Reporter Alicia Patillo looks at why an educator and author says it is important to acknowledge white privilege. Watch in the player above.

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