Aurora alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns, center, presents If Not Now, Then When? It was conversation about race and reality in 2020, Monday, Feb. 24 at Aurora City Hall. Special guests include Kane County State’s attorney Joe McMahon, left, and Pastor Marvin Hunter, uncle of LaQuan McDonald. A wide range of community members, including clergy, educators, military veterans, police and individuals who have been incarcerated, shared input about problems and solutions. A video of the event is available below. Jason Crane/The VoiceAurora alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns presents Kane County State’s attorney Joe McMahon an Award of Excellence, Monday at City Hall. He took a stand for equality and justice in his work in many court cases, including, conviction of a Chicago Police Officer who fatally shot LaQuan McDonald.Jason Crane/The VoiceRetired Aurora Police Chief Bill Powell shares thoughts about the need to encourage more African-American kids to join the police force. He said one way to fight racism in the police departments is to have more African-American police officers. If Not Now, Then When? was the theme of the event.Jason Crane/The Voice
