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As weeks turned into months, the parking lot incident began to manifest real change. The Atlanta City Council enacted significant reforms, mandating body cameras and increased funding for community services. These changes sparked a nationwide wave of activism leading to various other cities enacting similar policies.
O'Neal embraced his role not only as an advocate but as a community leader, leveraging his popularity to galvanize support for marginalized voices. By consistently advocating for justice, he helped reshape conversations across various sectors, including corporations, schools, and within families discussing race and accountability openly for the first time.