Behind those names were real people. None of them were perfect, and some were deeply troubled, but they were human beings with ambitions, families, quirks, passions, and personality — and that’s how their communities and loved ones will always remember them.
It’s been 2 years since our young Queen was murdered in her sleep on March 13, 2020. And till this day NO ONE has been brought to justice for her murder. Let us continue to fight for her, and her family. Let us continue to SAY HER NAME. And let us pray the ancestors are watching over her as they watch over ALL our love ones.
Our Featured Social Justice Panel at Blackout Music & Film Festival Features Black Lives Matter Co-Founder Patrisse Cullors, ACLU Lawyer Peter Bibring, Black Lives Matter Activist Ashley Yates, Urban Cusp Founder Rahiel Tesfamariam, The Root Associate Editor Danielle C. Belton, Artist Damon Davis and Executive Director of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans David Johns. Presented by ACLU SoCal and Black Lives Matter, the Panel Will Be Moderated by UCLA Professor Dr. Marcus Hunter: http://bit.ly/1NviXBK
Checkout The Excellent Articles Below for Insight on Some of the Important Issues and Topics that Will Be Discussed:
Before Blackout Festival, Make Sure Check Out Panelist Danielle Belton’s Insightful Interviews with Fellow Panelist Ashley Yates and Patrisse Cullors on the #BlackLivesMatter Movement, Ferguson and More: http://bit.ly/1NiOZUw via The Root
From Walter Scott to Oscar Grant, the Importance of Filming the Police Is Essential In Our Efforts to Hold Police Accountable and Our Fight for Justice. Download ACLU California’s Mobile Justice App here: http://bit.ly/1PyiqQS and Read Fast Company’s Article on the App here: http://bit.ly/1MBRJfV
“‘Black Lives Matter.’ For the past nine months, this rallying cry has permeated street corners, protests, tweets, news conferences, and even the cover of Time Magazine. Last August, the killing of 18-year-old Michael Brown by a Ferguson, Missouri, police officer kick-started the efforts of activists protesting against police brutality and violence. By now, the names Eric Garner, Mike Brown, Tamir Rice, and Freddie Gray have become synonymous with the Black Lives Matter movement. But solely focusing on their stories has come at the expense of another group affected by police violence: black women. Here’s Why You Should Care: African American women are three times more likely to be incarcerated than their white counterparts, and young black girls are suspended from school at six times the rate of their white female peers. Add to that the increased risk of poverty, violence, and sexual assault, and it’s clear that African American girls are not all right.” Take Part: http://bit.ly/1KIcpyl
“When you are an American, you’re born into this. And there are young black people who folks on TV are dismissing as thugs and all sorts of other words (I know the mayor apologized, I want to acknowledge that), but people who are being dismissed as thugs—these people live lives of incomprehensible violence.” Continue Reading Ta-Nehisi Coates’ Article: http://theatln.tc/1EXUWl7 via The Atlantic
“Recent events across the country have demonstrated that police murders, sexual assault and harassment continue with impunity. The fight for justice for families devastated by police who murder their loved ones is hard fought. As we struggle to fight for justice for loved ones like Freddie Gray, Tamir Rice, and Rashod McIntosh, we cannot forget, and must fight fiercely for Mya Hall, Aiyana Jones, and Rekia Boyd. The police harass, abuse, murder and do not discriminate based on gender or sexuality.” Black Youth Project: http://bit.ly/1MrD2c8
“On May 20, 2015 the African American Policy Forum, the Center for Intersectionality and Social Policy Studies at Columbia University and Andrea Ritchie, Soros Justice Fellow and expert on policing of women and LGBT people of color released #SayHerName: Resisting Police Brutality Against Black Women, a document highlighting stories of Black women who have been killed by police and shining a light on forms of police brutality often experienced by women such as sexual assault.” Please Read this Important Report: http://bit.ly/1cR27AO via AAPF
“Tanisha Anderson. Rekia Boyd. Miriam Carey. Michelle Cusseaux. Shelly Frey. Kayla Moore. These names are etched into tombstones that stand over the graves of black women killed by police – and were echoed at a vigil in New York City on Wednesday, where dozens gathered to show that these women should not be forgotten.” Lilly Workneh: http://huff.to/1Bf7lfy via Huffington Post
EXCITING:Blackout Music & Film Festival is Right Around the Corner! Join Us at The GRAMMY Museum on Saturday, August 29 for 2 Film Screenings, 3 Featured Panels, 3 Live Musical Performances and A Signature Artist Showcase! #BlackoutFestival Tickets ($10-$18) Are Available Here: http://bit.ly/1NviXBK
Check Out the #BlackoutFestival Programming Lineup Below and Don’t Miss Out on a Full Day of Film, Music, Panels and Art!
Movie Screening #1: 3 ½ Minutes, Ten Bullets
Featured Social Justice Panel: Features Black Lives Matter Co-Founder Patrisse Cullors, ACLU Lawyer Peter Bibring, Activist Ashley Yates, Urban Cusp Founder Rahiel Tesfamariam, The Root Associate Editor Danielle C. Belton and More. Presented by ACLU Southern California and Black Lives Matter, the Panel Will Be Moderated by UCLA Professor Dr. Marcus Hunter
Movie Screening #2: Dear White People
Featured Storytelling Panel: Features Actress Tracee Ellis Ross, The Blacklist Founder Franklin Leonard, Actor Mo McRae, Entertainment Tonight Co-Host Kevin Frazier, Fox Casting Manager Cameron Washington, Director Justin Simien and More. Presented by CBMA, the Panel Will be Moderated by Indiewire Editor-In-Chief Dana Harris
Featured Music Panel: Announcing Next Week
#SayHerName Voices for the Cause Music Showcase: Includes Live Musical Performances by Lalah Hathaway, V Bozeman, PJ and More
Signature Artist Showcase: Includes Adrian Franks, Hank Willis Thomas, Synthia Saint James, Bayeté Ross Smith, Damon Davis, Shikeith, Mariella Angela, Nikkolos Mohammad, Viewing of Smithsonian Museum Photography Book Through the African American Lens, Spoken Word Performances and More
EXCITING: Blackout Music & Film Festival’s #SayHerName Voices For The Cause Music Showcase Will Live Musical Performances By Lalah Hathaway, V Bozeman and PJ! Join Us at The GRAMMY Museum on Saturday, August 29 for Live Musical Performances, Movie Screenings, Panels and a Signature Artist Showcase. Tickets Available Here: http://bit.ly/1NviXBK
We’ve Put Together an Exciting Lineup Featuring a Diverse Collection of Art, Music, Film and More:
Throughout the Day, There Will Be Three Featured Panels Covering Social Justice, Diversity in Storytelling and Music. Panelists for Our Three Featured Panels Include Patrisse Cullors, Mo McRae, Franklin Leonard, Tracee Ellis Ross, Kevin Frazier, Peter Bibring, Ashley Yates, Rahiel Tesfamariam and More!
The Signature Artist Showcase Will Feature Work From Amazing Artists Such As Adrian Franks, Hank Willis Thomas, Synthia Saint James, Bayeté Ross Smith, Damon Davis, Shikeith, Mariella Angela, Nikkolos Mohammad and More
We’re Honored to Screen the 2015 Sundance Film Festival Award Winning Documentary 3 ½ Minutes, Ten Bullets. The Second Screening at Blackout Music & Film Festival Will Be Announced Next Week
Our Partners for #BlackoutFestival Include Variety, PICO Network, The Root, Indiewire, Bright Ideas Magazine, Live Free, Black Lives Matter, ACLU, The Blacklist, ForHarriet,com, AllHipHop.com, Urban Cusp, Music Industry Quarterly, AFFRM, Ella Baker Center, The GRAMMY Museum, CBMA, Million Hoodies, ColorOfChange, VIBE Magazine and More
Blackout For Human Rights is a Network of Filmmakers, Artists, Activists, Musicians, Lawyers, Tastemakers and Concerned Citizens Who Commit their Energy and Resources to Immediately Address the Staggering Level of Human Rights Violations and Injustices Against Fellow Americans Throughout the United States: www.BlackoutForHumanRights.com
You’ve got to be kidding me. To find this I had to search for it. Another woman attacked and killed in London. Sarah Everard was going to attract more attention because she went missing and they had to search for her body. However Sabina’s death should be front pages news as well here in the U.K. Fuck the racist media. She is not any less, she is as just as important, she was another girl walking after dark, she deserved better.
20th of March, 2022. It’s been 736 days since Breonna Taylor was killed by the LMPD & Brett Hankinson, Jonathan Mattingly & Miles Cosgrove haven’t faced charges or been arrested for her death.
Organizations and funds to donate to; I understand not everyone can donate, but if you can, please give at least $5 you can skip your Starbucks coffee for a day!
In the middle of the night on March 13, 2020, Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old EMT, was senselessly killed by police as she slept in her own home. Breonna was a daughter, friend, sister, and hero in her community.
Since her death, no one has been charged for her murder. The only semblance of justice that we have seen is the passing of the Breonna Law in Kentucky. But there is still much work to be done to ensure that other innocent people do not continue to lose their lives in the same manner.
Your name will forever be on our minds, in our hearts, and on our lips as we SAY YOUR NAME.
Breonna Taylor’s mother speaks out nearly one year after daughter’s death
Almost a year after Breonna Taylor was fatally shot in her apartment by Louisville police officers, people across the country continue to honor her life. NBC News’ Blayne Alexander speaks with Taylor’s mom, Tamika Palmer, about what that support means to her and her ongoing fight for justice.
Breonna Taylor’s birthday is this Friday, June 5th. There are still no arrests or charges for her murder and little attention paid to her case. Here are a list of actions you can do on or before Friday: https://msha.ke/30flirtyfilm/
Please celebrate her and continue seeking justice for her.
NO JUSTICE, NO PEACE (9/23/20): Breonna Taylor’s life mattered. There is no justice to be found under this neocolonial system. We must bring it to its knees.
Be the match that sets the flame sis! Speak highly of yourself and know that you are deserving of so much more! Queen today and everyday! Queen for the sistas who can no longer Queen for themselves; Breonna Taylor, Ayanna Gray, Sandra Bland, Atatiana Jefferson, Aura Rosser, and many, many others!
BREONNA TAYLOR! BREONNA TAYLOR! BREONNA TAYLOR! BREONNA TAYLOR! BREONNA TAYLOR! BREONNA TAYLOR! BREONNA TAYLOR! Fuck the police! SAY HER FUCKING NAME! BREONNATAYLOR was murdered in her OWN home while fucking sleeping! There’s NO justification for this!
“Bring Me Justice” mural, painted in honor of Breonna Taylor. Approx 12'w x 8'h, acrylics and spray paint.
Oakland has given carte blanche to artists to paint murals on the boarded up businesses downtown. I’ve been marching and donating and signing petitions, but I wanted to do more, and when @thecraftyavenger (on insta) pinged me and asked if I wanted to do a mural, I said hell yes. This is at the corner of 19th and Broadway in Oakland, for as long as the Bike Station leaves it up.
The composition is inspired by Klimt’s University of Vienna ceiling panel “Medicine,” because Breonna was an EMT. The flowers were chosen for specific meanings:
King Protea: change, diversity, strength, resourcefulness, transformation, daring, and courage
