(CNN) US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield on Friday called for the dismantling of White supremacy and for the world to "stand unified against this scourge" of racism. And it remains, and it festers, and it spreads because many of those in charge allow it to. But like a cancer, if ignored, it grows," Thomas-Greenfield said during a UN meeting commemorating International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Thomas-Greenfield mentioned America's history of slavery and legacy of White supremacy, acknowledging that "we have flaws. And we press on, in hopes that we can leave the country better than we found it," she said.

Source: CNN March 19, 2021 18:33 UTC