Two prominent LGBTQ leaders in Philadelphia were arrested by a Pennsylvania state trooper during a contentious highway traffic stop, sparking concerns and an ongoing investigation. The incident, captured on video and shared on social media, has raised questions about potential racial bias and police conduct.
The individuals involved are Celena Morrison, who heads the city’s Office of LGBT Affairs, and her husband Darius McLean, who manages a community center. Both are Black, while the state trooper involved is reported to be white.
