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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?
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?
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?
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?
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Which of these incidents did not involve a shooting?
Which of these incidents did not involve a shooting?
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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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This quiz explores significant incidents of police brutality in the United States, particularly focusing on unarmed black individuals who lost their lives. It highlights community responses, including protests and the quest for accountability following these tragic events. Dive into important cases and their impact on societal change.
