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Jess Roberts speaks on Down Syndorme #JusticeForNathaniel

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Nathaniel Julius's story has caused worldwide sadness, shock and despair. Gunshot wounds to his chest that were allegedly inflicted by a policeman who could not understand what he was saying… because he had down syndrome. Nathaniel Julius’s story has made international news and all made us stop in reflection, anger and sadness.
The conversation that Stacey and JSbu wanted to have today on the show is with regards to Down Syndrome and what it is and why this is important in reference to Nathaniel.
21 Mar 2021 English South Africa Society & Culture · Personal Journals

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