Isiah Whitlock Jr.: I 'Hope and Pray' the George Floyd Protests Lead to 'Fundamental Change'

The Da 5 Bloods star says the protests are "long overdue"

By People Staff
Published on June 12, 2020 12:00PM EDT

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