In our very first episode, we will be discussing police brutality and systematic racism. Please take the time to look at our links for names and stories of the people we have lost, resources for protesters, educational resources, and much more.
*IMPORTANT NOTE ON BREONNA TAYLOR'S STORY* According to the New York Times, the two police officers were given a "no-knock" warrant by a judge to search the residence. Authorities believed her apartment was being used by the two men charged for receiving packages. Also, Kenny Walker fired at law enforcement first, because he believed the two undercover officers were intruders. REGARDLESS of these details, Breonna Taylor should have never lost her life. Listen to Shaun King's podcast, The Breakdown, to learn why the "no-knock" warrant should be illegal.
*UPDATES SINCE WE HAVE RECORDED*
- All four officers involved in George Floyd's murder have been charged! Officer Chauvin has been charged with 2nd degree murder.
- The FBI has opened an investigation for the Breonna Taylor case!!!
- Justin Cosby has been released and has returned safely to his home! He is active on his Instagram @thelife.ofjustin, if you would like to see.
- Mayor Muriel Bowser changed the DC curfew to 7pm, only lasting a few days. As of today, DC curfew has been removed.
- The Metro Council Public Safety Committee unanimously passed a proposal Wednesday to limit and monitor no-knock warrants in Louisville, Breonna's law.
- In DC, 300+ protesters have been arrested as of Monday for curfew violations, burglary and rioting, confirmed by the Metropolitan Police Department Chief, Peter Newsham.
HAPPY 27TH BIRTHDAY BREONNA! WE MUST DEMAND JUSTICE!
Link to all of our resources mentioned and info you need!!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSrU394NM2h9AxABYIfx_aj3izqxEZVunAaJfADBw8tamtZQLh_7Wo8JNh7QegoJ7Ac8F82zrgRPFs5/pub