[Freedom March NYC\Black Women]
The vigil for Black women will be held in collaboration with: Justice for Black Girls; Black Women’s March; NAN Youth Huddle; Until Freedom; Girl Vow; Black Chef Movement; Fuel the People; and more.
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Gwen Carr
Freedom March NYC to Hold Sunday Black Women’s Vigil in Brooklyn
NYC Council Speaker: We Are “Reimagining Public Safety” in Eric Garner’s Name
[Eric Garner]
NYC Speaker Corey Johnson: “Today, we recommit to the work of reimagining public safety, in the name of Eric Garner.”
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Six Year Anniversary of Eric Garner Happening Amid George Floyd Aftermath
[Eric Garner]
Inside Edition: “Pantaleo did not release his grip on Garner’s neck, despite 43-year-old Garner telling officers repeatedly he couldn’t breathe. Garner was later pronounced dead at a hospital.”
Photo: YouTube
House Democrats to Republican Senate: Pass George Floyd Policing Act!
[George Floyd Justice in Policing Act]
Rep. Meeks: “Changing the culture of law enforcement requires both transparency and accountability of officers.”
Photo: YouTube
VIGIL FOR GEORGE FLOYD TO BE HELD AT ERIC GARNER MURDER SITE
[George Floyd Vigil\Eric Garner]
The vigil to honor George Floyd will be held at 200 Bay St. in Staten Island. 1:00 PM EDT.
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FAMILIES OF NEW YORKERS KILLED BY POLICE TESTIFY TODAY TO REPEAL POLICE SECRECY LAW AT NYS SENATE
[New York News\Police\50a Law]
New York police have used 50-a to shield abusive officers and departments from public scrutiny by hiding outcomes of disciplinary trials, names of officers involved in police misconduct, body camera footage, and even basic data on use of force incidents. In fact, the public only saw the judge’s decision in the trial of Daniel Pantaleo (the officer responsible for Eric Garner’s killing) because it was leaked to the press.
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HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE HOLDS HEARING ON POLICE BRUTALITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
[Police Brutality News]
On Sep. 19 the House Judiciary Committee will be holding a hearing on police practices.
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