Yesterday’s shooting of Charlie Kirk was a senseless act, and NOT the answer. Violence is never the answer. And it will only lead to more.

We have to talk more and attack each other less; learn to disagree without being disagreeable. As Dr. King said, ‘Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.’

I, and we, extend our condolences to his family for their loss.

John Hope Bryant
Founder, Chairman & CEO
Operation HOPE, Inc.