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World renowned author George Orwell once said that "we sleep peacefully at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on our behalf," which refers to those serving their country in the military. Anthony Hill was once among those fighting in the name of patriotism. Not only an intern at a police department and an aspiring musician, he...
They said a 17 year old young adult by the name of Laquan McDonald lunged at police with a knife, resulting in Officer Jason Van Dyke firing at the teen on October 20, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. "Self defense," they said. At 10:42 pm later that day, McDonald was pronounced dead.
Laquan McDonald was a Black teen who was fatally shot by Officer Jason Van Dyke on the night of October 20, 2014. This unjust incident has been ruled as an elaborate coverup by some, and a matter of self-defense by others. Police brutality is a rampant issue all over the United States, and though heinous acts are often addressed, many...
On August 12, 2014, Dante Parker died in the custody of San Bernardino County Sheriff after being stunned with a taser multiple times. Earlier, a breaking-and-entering attempt of a house in the 13000 block of Bucknell Court had been reported, and as a black man riding a bicycle a few streets away, Parker became the prime suspect and was approached...
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Eric Garner (1970-2014) was a father of 6, beloved by his community in New York City. He was 6'3 and 350lbs, described as a 'gentle giant' and 'a big teddy bear' by people in the area. Jewel Miller, the mother of his youngest daughter, told reporters that "he was a great dad - he's just a warm guy". He worked...
September 14 of 2013 in Charlotte North Carolina, 24 year old Jonathan Ferrell was involved in a car accident. According to police reports, Ferrell had to climb out the back window in order to escape the vehicle. He made his way to a nearby home looking for help, but rather than phoning an ambulance, the homeowner hit their alarm panic...
Kendrick Lamar "K.J." Johnson, born on October 10, 1995 in Lowndes County, Georgia, is one of many individuals believed to be a victim of racial discrimination and a massive cover-up by authorities. His family and friends described him to be a sweet and quiet boy, an promising honor roll student, and an avid athlete as a member of the Lowndes...
Act with caution. Know your rights. When he was just 14 years old, Kendrec McDade's mother told him: "I fear for you. I want to protect you. I want you to have better than me. I want you to have everything I had and more." To the police that shot him, he was simply just a black face, but they...
On February 26, 2012, Trayvon Martin, an African American teen walking home from a trip to a convenience store was shot by George Zimmerman, a neighborhood watch volunteer. Zimmerman later claimed to have shot the unarmed 17 year old out of self-defense during a physical fight. After the police did not initially arrest Zimmerman, son to a white...
On May 16, 2010, police entered the home of LaKrystal Sanders, hoping to find her boyfriend, Chauncey Owens, who was a suspect in a shooting case. But when police entered, holding Jones's grandmother at gunpoint, they shot young Aaiyana Jones.
Oscar Julius Grant III was born on February 27, 1986, in Oakland, California. At the time he was born, his father was a serving a life sentence for murder, making his mother a single parent. During his childhood, Oscar was active in his local church community and enjoyed activities such as basketball, fishing, and baseball. In the tenth grade, he...