SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Governor Gavin Newsom and Stevante Clark, the brother of Stephon Clark, who was shot and killed by two Sacramento police officers, worked side by side cleaning up the streets of Sacramento on Tuesday.

Clark has been an active voice at the George Floyd protests in Sacramento. He says he’s saddened that Floyd’s family now has to experience what he went through after losing his brother to the hands of law enforcement in 2018.


What You Need To Know


  • Gov. Newsom worked side by side with brother of Stephon Clark cleaning Sacramento streets

  • Stephon Clark shot and killed by Sacramento police in 2018

  • Since his brother's death, Stevante Clark has spoken out about police brutality

  • Governor Newsom praised Clark for his leadership and help in uniting community

“My brother was killed and George Floyd’s family unfortunately has to join a club nobody wants to be a part of,” Clark said.

He’s been outspoken against the looting and vandalism that have occurred during the protests, which is something he and the Governor have in common.

“People that are protesting, that’s beautiful. Seeing people looting and putting things on the wall like this, that’s not,” Governor Newsom said.

Since Stephon’s death, Clark has played a strong role in standing up against police brutality.

After protesters stayed out past an 8 p.m. curfew Monday night, Clark tried his best to keep the crowd under control. 

“We did things peacefully. We did not hurt anybody. We did not loot anything. We did not steal anybody. We did not kill anybody,” Clark said.

In the past, Clark has had run-ins with law enforcement, but he says that doesn’t define him. He adds that he’s simply fighting for more accountability and justice in his own community.  

“Everyone just wants to see hate and drama and controversy and divisiveness and that gets nothing done,” Clark said.

On Tuesday, the Governor thanked Clark for his leadership and help in uniting the community.

“The people that were protesting last night are out here cleaning this morning. That’s as good as it gets,” Newsom said.

Clark says that these actions are vital for change to happen and that these are some of the ways the community can continue to respect and honor the legacy of George Floyd and his brother, Stephon Clark.