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The construction of the Obama Presidential Center was halted this week for what is being tagged as a possible hate crime.
Workers found a noose on the construction site.
The construction company, Lakeside Alliance, announced it was suspending work to investigate the incident.
Zero Tolerance
Lakeside Alliance stated, “We have zero tolerance for any form of bias or hate on our worksite.
“Anti-bias training is included in our onboarding process and reiterated during site-wide meetings.
“We are suspending all operations onsite in order to provide another series of these trainings and conversations for all staff and workers.”
The company is also offering a $100,000 reward for any information regarding the individual that placed the noose on the site.
The Obama Foundation added, “This shameless act of cowardice and hate is designed to get attention and divide us.
“Our priority is protecting the health and safety of our workforce.
“We have notified authorities who are investigating the incident.”
The Chicago Police Department added, “We are aware of this matter, and it is under investigation.”
Governor Pritzker added, “Hate has no place in Illinois.
“The noose is more than a symbol of racism, it is a heart-stopping reminder of the violence and terror inflicted on Black Americans for centuries.”
