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Trayvon martin
he was shot in the chest by a pistol because the person thought that he was a threat -
why he's important
The hashtag #BlackLivesMatter was created and used on social media like Facebook -
why is Freddie important
leading to protests against police violence and the mistreatment of Black people in prisons. -
Eric Garner
he got put in a choke hold by a police officer in new York the reason he got put in a choke hold is because officers Daniel Pantaleo and Justin D'Amico suspected he was selling illegal cigarettes. -
why he was important
he is important because it sparked protest around wanting justice and police accountability -
Michael Brown
He was shot and killed by a Missouri police officer they left his body on the hot august sun -
why he is important
his death led to widespread protests and the and then "hands up don't shoot became a thing" for justice for him. -
Tamir Rice
He was shot and killed by a Cleveland police officer while playing with a toy gun -
why is tamir
sparking widespread protests and conversations about the need for police reform, particularly when dealing with young people of color. -
Freddie Gray
He died in police custody in Baltimore by homicide as a result of severe spinal cord injury. -
Sandra Bland
She was found dead in a Texas jail after being arrested during a traffic stop, her death raised questions about police treatment of Black women and the criminal justice system. -
Alton Sterling
Sterling was selling homemade CDs outside a convenience store when he was shot and killed by Officer Blane Salamoni. -
Why is he important
his death prompted nationwide protests and discussions about systemic racism in policing. -
why is Philando Castile important
his death highlighted issues of racial profiling and police violence toward Black men. -
Philando Castile
Shot and killed by a police officer during a traffic stop in Minnesota. -
why is sandra important
inspired state lawmakers to pass criminal justice reforms in 2017 idk a date but it was in 2017 -
Charleena Lyles
pregnant mother turned violent, and they shot her after she confronted them with two knives, police said. -
why she is important
her death spotlighted racial bias in police interactions with women and mental health crises. -
Stephon Clark
Shot by Sacramento police while unarmed and in his grandmother’s backyard they believed he was armed. -
why is he important
He is important because his killing sparked protests and renewed focus on police killings of Black men. -
atatiana jefferson
Killed by a Fort Worth, Texas, police officer in her own home while playing video games