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Greensboro activists resolute as they push to reverse police chief hire

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Greensboro activists resolute as they push to reverse police chief hire

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Resident Jackie Foster called for civility when discussing concerns over the new police chief hire. Gene Blackmon, an activist opposed to the hire, said community members are right to be upset about the hire.

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The Rev. Greg Drumwright speaks during a town hall led by racial justice organization Justice 4 The Next Generation to voice concerns about the incoming Greensboro Police Chief Kamran Afzal on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Drumwright is among the prominent community organizers calling on the city to rescind the job offer to Afzal. 

Walt Unks, staff

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Jackie Foster applauds the comments of a fellow audience member during a town hall led by racial justice organization Justice 4 The Next Generation to voice concerns about the incoming Greensboro Police Chief Kamran Afzal on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Foster called on activists opposed to the hire to show civility in the discourse around the issue. 

Walt Unks, staff

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Councilman Irving Allen said he could not comment on the new police chief hire but that he was excited by the passion of local activists.

Kevin Griffin

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Greensboro City Councilman Irving Allen listens during a town hall led by racial justice organization Justice 4 The Next Generation to voice concerns about the incoming Greensboro Police Chief Kamran Afzal on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

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Community groups voice concern over incoming Greensboro police chief, see the photos

The Rev. Greg Drumwright speaks during a town hall led by racial justice organization Justice 4 The Next Generation to voice concerns about the incoming Greensboro Police Chief Kamran Afzal on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Drumwright is among the prominent community organizers calling on the city to rescind the job offer to Afzal. 

Walt Unks, staff

Dayton, Ohio community organizer Zakiya S. Jabar speaks during a town hall led by racial justice organization Justice 4 The Next Generation to voice concerns about the incoming Greensboro Police Chief Kamran Afzal on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

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Guilford County school board Chair Deena Hayes-Greene speaks during a town hall led by racial justice organization Justice 4 The Next Generation to voice concerns about the incoming Greensboro Police Chief Kamran Afzal on  April 15,..

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Deena Hayes-Greene speaks during a town hall led by racial justice organization Justice 4 The Next Generation to voice concerns about the incoming Greensboro Police Chief Kamran Afzal on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

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The Rev. Rhonda Britton of New Light Missionary Baptist Church comments during a town hall led by racial justice organization Justice 4 The Next Generation to voice concerns about the incoming Greensboro Police Chief Kamran Afzal on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

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Community organizer Gene Blackmon speaks during a town hall led by racial justice organization Justice 4 The Next Generation to voice concerns about the incoming Greensboro Police Chief Kamran Afzal on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

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Community organizer Jason Hicks speaks during a town hall led by racial justice organization Justice 4 The Next Generation to voice concerns about the incoming Greensboro Police Chief Kamran Afzal on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

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Bella Joi Wright comments during a town hall led by racial justice organization Justice 4 The Next Generation to voice concerns about the incoming Greensboro Police Chief Kamran Afzal on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

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Greensboro City Councilman Irving Allen listens during a town hall led by racial justice organization Justice 4 The Next Generation to voice concerns about the incoming Greensboro Police Chief Kamran Afzal on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

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The Rev. Greg Drumwright speaks during a town hall led by racial justice organization Justice 4 The Next Generation to voice concerns about the incoming Greensboro Police Chief Kamran Afzal on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

Walt Unks, staff

Jackie Foster applauds the comments of a fellow audience member during a town hall led by racial justice organization Justice 4 The Next Generation to voice concerns about the incoming Greensboro Police Chief Kamran Afzal on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Foster called on activists opposed to the hire to show civility in the discourse around the issue. 

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The Rev. C.J. Brinson speaks during a town hall led by racial justice organization Justice 4 The Next Generation to voice concerns about the incoming Greensboro Police Chief Kamran Afzal on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

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Audience members applaud the message during a town hall led by racial justice organization Justice 4 The Next Generation to voice concerns about the incoming Greensboro Police Chief Kamran Afzal on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

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Dayton, Ohio community organizer Zakiya S. Jabar listens during a town hall led by racial justice organization Justice 4 The Next Generation to voice concerns about the incoming Greensboro Police Chief Kamran Afzal on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

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Community organizer Jason Hicks speaks during a town hall led by racial justice organization Justice 4 The Next Generation to voice concerns about the incoming Greensboro Police Chief Kamran Afzal on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Hicks showed data which he said pointed to gaps in data collection and racial disparities in traffic stops in Dayton, Ohio, where Afzal is currently chief. 

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B.J. Gerald-Covington comments during a town hall led by racial justice organization Justice 4 The Next Generation to voice concerns about the incoming Greensboro Police Chief Kamran Afzal on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

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Marilyn Lacunza comments during a town hall led by racial justice organization Justice 4 The Next Generation to voice concerns about the incoming Greensboro Police Chief Kamran Afzal on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

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Daniel Zaragoza Tapia speaks during a town hall led by racial justice organization Justice 4 The Next Generation to voice concerns about the incoming Greensboro Police Chief Kamran Afzal on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

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The Rev. Sadie Lansdale of Unitarian Universalists of Greensboro ask questions during a town hall led by racial justice organization Justice 4 The Next Generation to voice concerns about the incoming Greensboro Police Chief Kamran Afzal on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Walt Unks, News & Record.

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NAACP Greensboro branch president Damon Williams comments during a town hall led by racial justice organization Justice 4 The Next Generation to voice concerns about the incoming Greensboro Police Chief Kamran Afzal on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

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North Carolina A&T junior Celeste Pratt comments during a town hall led by racial justice organization Justice 4 The Next Generation to voice concerns about the incoming Greensboro Police Chief Kamran Afzal on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

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Terence “TC” Muhammad comments during a town hall led by racial justice organization Justice 4 The Next Generation to voice concerns about the incoming Greensboro Police Chief Kamran Afzal on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

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The Rev. Greg Drumwright speaks during a town hall led by racial justice organization Justice 4 The Next Generation to voice concerns about the incoming Greensboro Police Chief Kamran Afzal on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Drumwright is among the prominent community organizers calling on the city to rescind the job offer to Afzal. 

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Community organizer Jason Hicks speaks during a town hall led by racial justice organization Justice 4 The Next Generation to voice concerns about the incoming Greensboro Police Chief Kamran Afzal on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Hicks showed data which he said pointed to gaps in data collection and racial disparities in traffic stops in Dayton, Ohio, where Afzal is currently chief. 

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Jackie Foster applauds the comments of a fellow audience member during a town hall led by racial justice organization Justice 4 The Next Generation to voice concerns about the incoming Greensboro Police Chief Kamran Afzal on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Foster called on activists opposed to the hire to show civility in the discourse around the issue. 

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Greensboro City Councilman Irving Allen listens during a town hall led by racial justice organization Justice 4 The Next Generation to voice concerns about the incoming Greensboro Police Chief Kamran Afzal on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

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