I'm sure many of you have been reading about the shootings of both black civilians and white police officers in the news recently. Here I have gathered some links to both people and organizations that you should be aware of if you want to understand the situation unfolding in our country right now.
Trayvon Martin was a young man who lived in Florida and who was killed by a 'Neighborhood Watch' member named George Zimmerman. Click the link above to read about Trayvon's story and what happened to Zimmerman.
Black Lives Matter. Watch this video about the movement and its origins here.
Please check out these links to news stories related to people that have been killed by police officers which have caused anger and sadness in the black community.
LaQuan Mcdonald
Michael Brown
Eric Garner
Sandra Bland
Finally, here are some links to issues the black lives matter movement cares deeply about.
What is institutional racism?
Police Brutality in the USA
Also, check THIS database maintained by the Washington Post about those killed by police in America.
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