Hillary Clinton's Facebook Q&A: time for US to confront 'hard truths' on race

Candidate tells journalist that 'black lives matter' as she takes public's questions on gender issues, family life, and lighter fare

Hillary Clinton has again called for the US to confront the "hard truths" about racial inequality during an online question-and-answer session on Facebook that included remarks on a range of topics from criminal justice reform to her pantsuit preference.

In the Facebook chat, Clinton was asked what she would do to "dismantle structural racism" in the US, just days after two Democratic challengers were heckled by Black Lives Matter protesters at a progressive conference in Phoenix. Her response echoed earlier comments she has made about race and racial inequality in the country.