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Which of the following cities is NOT mentioned as a site of police violence resulting in the death of an unarmed black individual?
Which of the following cities is NOT mentioned as a site of police violence resulting in the death of an unarmed black individual?
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Atlanta, Georgia (correct)
- Sacramento, California
- Cincinnati, Ohio
What was the primary charge brought against Derek Chauvin for his involvement in the death of George Floyd?
What was the primary charge brought against Derek Chauvin for his involvement in the death of George Floyd?
- Third-degree murder
- Assault and battery
- Second-degree murder (correct)
- Involuntary manslaughter
Besides George Floyd, which other individual is mentioned as having uttered the phrase 'I can't breathe' before their death?
Besides George Floyd, which other individual is mentioned as having uttered the phrase 'I can't breathe' before their death?
- Laquan McDonald
- Michael Brown
- Eric Garner (correct)
- Freddie Gray
In which of the following contexts were protests NOT mentioned as a response to police violence?
In which of the following contexts were protests NOT mentioned as a response to police violence?
Which of these incidents did not involve a shooting?
Which of these incidents did not involve a shooting?
Flashcards
Police Brutality
Police Brutality
A series of incidents where police officers killed unarmed Black individuals in the United States.
Anti-Racism Protests
Anti-Racism Protests
Protests that occurred across the United States in response to police killings of unarmed Black people. These protests often called for justice and accountability.
George Floyd's Death
George Floyd's Death
The death of George Floyd, a Black man who was killed in police custody in Minneapolis, Minnesota. An officer pressed his knee on Floyd's neck for over nine minutes, leading to his death. This incident sparked global protests against racism and police brutality.
"I Can't Breathe"
"I Can't Breathe"
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Derek Chauvin
Derek Chauvin
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Study Notes
Police Brutality and Protests in the United States
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Numerous incidents across the US involved unarmed Black men and women killed by police officers.
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Lack of accountability for officers involved is a recurring theme, evident in jury decisions and ensuing protests.
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Frustration and anger within the Black community stem from perceived failures to indict officers or achieve meaningful change.
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Protests occurred in response to the deaths in various states, including:
- Michael Brown shooting in Ferguson, Missouri
- Eric Garner's death in New York
- Laquan McDonald shooting in Chicago, Illinois
- Tamir Rice shooting in Cleveland, Ohio
- Freddie Gray's death in Baltimore, Maryland
- Samuel DuBose shooting in Cincinnati, Ohio
- Alton Sterling's death in Louisiana
- Philando Castile shooting in Minnesota
- Terrence Crutcher shooting in Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Stephon Clark shooting in Sacramento, California
- Botham Jean shooting in Dallas, Texas
- Atatiana Jefferson shooting in Fort Worth, Texas
- Breonna Taylor's death in Louisville, Kentucky
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Common expressions of distress include repeated phrases like "I can't breathe," exemplified by Eric Garner and George Floyd.
The Shooting of George Floyd
- George Floyd, a Black man, died in police custody in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- A police officer pressed his knee into Floyd's neck for over nine minutes.
- This incident ignited widespread anti-racism protests globally.
- Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer, faces charges of second-degree murder.
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