Goldberg and the cast welcomed them with words of encouragement as they fought back tears during the emotional exchange.
“From speaking with you all backstage, you are an incredible family.
“To make new friends, feel comfortable to talk about it, and doing fun activities.
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“I think you get comfortable with it.
You don’t need to get over anything,” the 68-year-old said, looking directly at Israel.
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“You know what it does?
This still happens to me.
So we all will find ourselves, and you will find yourself in this.
It’s not always easy, and it’s not always fun, but you’re not alone.”
“I see her in you,” Hostin said.
You are doing her well.”
Haines closed the segment by remembering Owens' affinity for Goldberg’s Hollywood filmography.
“You were sharing earlier that your mom loved Whoopi Goldberg movies.
She likedSister Actand she likedThe Color Purple.
Can you tell us something else about your mom?”
“Her favorite color was purple,” Israel replied.
“It’s important you know this story, because, you know what?
This ‘stand your ground’ law?
This affects everybody in this audience.
This could be any one of you.
It’s a bad law, and we want to help get rid of it.
This case, I hope, will finally shine the light on this.”
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