July 31, 2018 by V Leigh

Activism in Action – Oppressors don’t get to define what is polite.

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Watching #TrayvonMartinStory tonight on @BET. Hear it picks up where 13TH left off about Florida’s disastrous “Stand Your Ground” scheme. And promises to explore the life and loss of a young man much loved and much missed. Props to @S_C_ and team. ✊🏾 https://t.co/X1NMelhYyi

— Ava DuVernay (@ava) July 31, 2018

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An anti-immigrant hate group in Oregon has succeeded in getting a measure on November’s ballot challenging the state’s decades-old sanctuary law. But activists are fighting back. https://t.co/1iL14jlypF

— Southern Poverty Law Center (@splcenter) July 30, 2018

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The 1987 Oscar-nominated doc, ‘Who Killed Vincent Chin?’ by Christine Choy and @rtajima is required for everyone on this planet. (Though you may need to visit a university library to see it.) https://t.co/C61CiazCjs

— Nancy Wang Yuen (@nancywyuen) July 29, 2018

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How Activists Convinced New York City To Stop Profiting Off Prisoners’ Phone Calls https://t.co/0p382pOLkO

— Chicago Bond Fund (@ChiBondFund) July 28, 2018

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Oppressors don't get to define what is polite. Trying to get us to act "civil" in the face of their violence, exploitation, coercion – it's a big part of #HowTheSystemWorks – see more at #SoJustCivil and #SoJustSystemic – Oppression is not polite. https://t.co/YWFybPlVjG

— Rhonda Ragsdale (@profragsdale) July 28, 2018

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Essential reading for #SoJustSystemic is How Capitalism Underdeveloped Black America https://t.co/OuxAO9ljuA #SoJustBooks #SoJustHistory #HowTheSystemWorks #SaturdaySchool

— Rhonda Ragsdale (@profragsdale) July 28, 2018

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"Let me be clear: The war on poverty is far from over. There are currently 140 million poor and working people in our country, and 37 million without health care." @RevDrBarber #PoorPeoplesCampaign https://t.co/oNeTP3CTvV

— Kairos Center (@Kairos_Center) July 16, 2018

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BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: I’m offering a $100,000 reward for the identification & arrest of this violent white supremacist who criminally assaulted DeAndre Harris in Charlottesville.

He was perhaps the most vicious of them all. 3 of his co-conspirators are already in prison for this. pic.twitter.com/isUdpJjOlo

— Shaun King (@ShaunKing) July 28, 2018

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July 30, 2018 by V Leigh

#RestInPower: The Trayvon Martin Story, a six-part docu-series beginning tonight

#RestInPower: The Trayvon Martin Story, from executive producer @S_C_, comes to Paramount Network this Monday at 10/9c. pic.twitter.com/kTqWTWMKah

— Paramount Network (@paramountnet) July 24, 2018

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Honored to write the title track for the powerful docu-series, #RestInPower, The #TrayvonMartin Story. Debuts 7/30 on @paramountnet + @BET pic.twitter.com/Mci9JMh6Ol

— Black Thought (@blackthought) July 20, 2018

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#ParamountNetwork is proud to present #RestInPower: The #TrayvonMartinStory, a six-part docu-series beginning tonight at 10/9c. pic.twitter.com/DH8f2i0yMA

— Paramount Network (@paramountnet) July 30, 2018

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July 30, 2018 by V Leigh

#SayHerName

#RichelleRobinson is another Black girl whose life was taken in an assault on her person, just for being out in public. 15. https://t.co/SSwZEXjc6e

— Dr. T’Chanda Prescod-Weinstein🙅🏽‍♀️ 🇧🇧🌈 (@IBJIYONGI) July 27, 2018

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Nia Wilson was fatally stabbed on a train platform in Oakland. #SayHerName pic.twitter.com/RD1L1ItcN3

— AJ+ (@ajplus) July 25, 2018

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Outrage over the stabbing of Nia Wilson, a young black woman riding an Oakland train; calls for hate crime charges grow along with the use of the hashtag #SayHerName. @LinseyDavis has the story: https://t.co/hOA4cYZxGS pic.twitter.com/xzhBhBsQJw

— Good Morning America (@GMA) July 27, 2018

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Diamond Stephens of Meridian, Mississippi is the 16th known transgender person killed this year. She was 39 years old. This epidemic of anti-trans violence demands the attention of the nation. #SayHerName https://t.co/3BKJuw07GM

— Chad Griffin (@ChadHGriffin) July 27, 2018

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July 28, 2018 by V Leigh

A six year old girl separated from her mother by Trump’s policies was sexually abused in immigrant detention

A "tender age" six-year-old girl was forced to sign this document after being sexually abused in an immigrant detention center while separated from her mother. https://t.co/5besh6AOzI pic.twitter.com/LBMF4fboEU

— The Nation (@thenation) July 27, 2018

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A six year old girl separated from her mother by Trump's policies was sexually abused in immigrant detention and then forced to sign a statement confirming that she understood it was her responsibility to stay away from her abuser. https://t.co/NsIsHwlanz

— abolish ice watchdog (@SeanMcElwee) July 27, 2018

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Dear @SecNielsen: You should read this article. Then you should resign.

This trauma would not have happened to the little girl but for the fact that your agency ripped her away from her parents and placed her in a facility without adequate supervision. https://t.co/X9kyPLjsOi

— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) July 28, 2018

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A church put Jesus in a cage to protest immigration policies. Now, he's been replaced with a mirror. https://t.co/bH31gumRLf pic.twitter.com/ckaUNLFIBh

— CNN (@CNN) July 28, 2018

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July 25, 2018 by V Leigh

Jeffrey Whitman, in his own company vehicle, chased a Black man all the way to his home to repeatedly call him a nigger.

ALL HANDS ON DECK.

"I just want to let you know what a nigger you are." -Jeffrey Whitman, owner of Uriahs Heating, Cooling, & Refrigeration in Columbus, OH

Jeffrey Whitman, in his own company vehicle, chased a Black man all the way to his home to repeatedly call him a nigger. pic.twitter.com/BMh3bHHBCS

— Shaun King (@ShaunKing) July 25, 2018

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July 25, 2018 by V Leigh

Hate and Discrimination in America

SLO County residents reported more hate crimes last year than the region has seen in nearly five years, @lindseymholden reports. #HateCrime @ProPublica @DocumentHate https://t.co/cREPtuCFb3

— Matt Fountain (@MattFountain1) July 11, 2018

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The smiling man with the headphones on…so symbolic of one of the reasons why there’s a resurgence of overt racism and hateful rhetoric. The woman behind him is dehumanizing another human and behaving with no dignity and he’s coy and amused. pic.twitter.com/OFfNPJTYiP

— Be A King (@BerniceKing) July 12, 2018

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Wow @ava,

This is a real life @QueenSugarOWN.

A wealthy white billionaire sold fake seeds to Black farmers to ruin their harvest and undercut their businesses. https://t.co/AJv88ejbyv

— Shaun King (@ShaunKing) July 13, 2018

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A woman wearing a shirt with the Puerto Rican flag was accosted by a man, who shouted comments such as, “Are you a citizen?” as she repeatedly asked a nearby police officer for help.

Read more: https://t.co/SJetqA7Azt pic.twitter.com/rCv01mwzVq

— NBC News (@NBCNews) July 11, 2018

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Mia Irizarry says she was setting up a picnic when a white man began harassing her for wearing a shirt with the Puerto Rican flag on it, saying it was "un-American."

A cop stood by and did nothing. https://t.co/4aqX35SWm9

— VICE (@VICE) July 10, 2018

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This is Timothy Trybus’ mugshot.
He’s now charged with 2 felony counts of hate crime for repeatedly harassing a woman wearing a shirt with a Puerto Rican flag on it. It’s a Class 3 felony; punishment could range from probation to to 2- 5yrs in prison. @FPDCC released a timeline. pic.twitter.com/0k4lm7bsUE

— David Begnaud (@DavidBegnaud) July 12, 2018

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Even in one of the most international and open-minded global cities:

18% of Sikhs said they had been denied service by a local business; ~6% who wore religious garments reported having had someone try and tear those garments off them.

Via @rararahima: https://t.co/QQqhRTuW95

— Vignesh Ramachandran (@VigneshR) July 16, 2018

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The city of #Oakland is trying to address racial profiling concerns after a study found that the @oaklandpoliceca is four times more likely to search a vehicle belonging to a black man than a white man. https://t.co/4klnFjgSnr

— NBC Bay Area (@nbcbayarea) July 20, 2018

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This happened to my friend, Dr. Carolyn Theard-Griggs, an amazingly calm and pleasant person, vacationing with her husband and 4 kids. They are still waiting for @Marriott to respond and do the right thing. Please retweet. pic.twitter.com/EsIm556kAI

— Robin Whitsell (@robinwhitsell) July 14, 2018

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A Christian named Khalil Cavil was left a bill with no tip at the Saltgrass Steak House in Odessa, TX that said, "we don't tip terrorist" because the costumer thought he was a Muslim. The impact of #Islamophobia on black and brown people. https://t.co/8jumokOovK pic.twitter.com/Zi4C6poDbG

— Dr.Debbie Almontaser (@DebbiAlmontaser) July 21, 2018

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July 24, 2018 by V Leigh

No Human Being is Illegal

“‘They applied injections because he was very agitated,’ Diego said. A person he described as ‘the doctor’ injected Adonias in the middle of a class, Diego said. ‘He would then fall asleep.’” Read this if you care and can. Imagine your child there. https://t.co/3khgLrEhlD

— Ava DuVernay (@ava) July 16, 2018

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My God.

The Trump administration ordered at least 70 different INFANTS who were separated from their parents to appear in court to defend themselves ALONE.

Many were taken from breastfeeding mothers.

An abomination. Never mention pro-life to me againhttps://t.co/YgFAW8VOqw

— Shaun King (@ShaunKing) July 19, 2018

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Sign this petition to demand Congress stop privatizing detention and incarceration of immigrant families and asylum seekers. Sign here: https://t.co/0asK2XVhnd

— glenn robinson (@glncv) July 18, 2018

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This high school wrestler lost his college scholarship after hurling a homophobic slur at an immigration rally pic.twitter.com/8edLOCA34f

— NowThis (@nowthisnews) July 23, 2018

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Fox News thought they invited a pro-ICE Democrat as a guest.

Instead they got someone who slammed Trump’s immigration policy. https://t.co/DPQ1iVshwA

— BuzzFeed News (@BuzzFeedNews) July 23, 2018

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No Human Being Is Illegal
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— favianna rodriguez (@favianna) January 25, 2017

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July 24, 2018 by V Leigh

Say Her Name: 18-year old, #NiaWilson had her throat slashed as she rode the Oakland BART and her sister injured

URGENT – ALL HANDS ON DECK

Last night in Oakland a 25-30 year old heavyset white man targeted and slashed the throats of 2 teenage girls – killing 18 y/o #NiaWilson and critically injuring her sister.

We need to find this man IMMEDIATELY.

Full Story: https://t.co/38OjRbbXQn pic.twitter.com/dL2S7RgVuZ

— Shaun King (@ShaunKing) July 23, 2018

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Here is the father of #NiaWilson begging for justice upon learning that she had been targeted then stabbed to death by a random white man on the train.

An unthinkable act of violence.

Via @KTVU pic.twitter.com/bhWvbdYdXf

— Shaun King (@ShaunKing) July 23, 2018

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Murder suspect identified in MacArthur stabbing. John Cowell is considered dangerous. Please call 911 if spotted. RIP Nia Wilson. We will bring this suspect to justice. Our thoughts are with the family and friends. Details: https://t.co/DEkTJvJnNe pic.twitter.com/igZU2bdel7

— SFBART (@SFBART) July 23, 2018

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After John Cowell stabbed and murdered #NiaWilson and critically injured her sister, he went to a parking deck next door and changed into these clothes.

Stop calling this “random.” This man planned out the murder and targeted two young Black women. He had a plan for this. pic.twitter.com/gUyrr2ZmqJ

— Shaun King (@ShaunKing) July 23, 2018

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"I want justice for my daughter." – Ansar Mohammed

My heart breaks for Nia Wilson's family.

BART police are searching for the man who killed 18-year-old #NiaWilson and hurt her sister, Latifah.

Have info? Call 911 or 510-464-7011 pic.twitter.com/8RXL44qPUN

— Britni Danielle (@BritniDWrites) July 23, 2018

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What we know about #NiaWilson’s suspected killer, John Cowell:

– 27, 190 lbs, 5'8
– described by police as "violent felon"
– recently completed jail sentence for robbery
– multiple reported prior arrests
– hospital reportedly filed restraining order against him pic.twitter.com/kGHu2CUCQu

— AJ+ (@ajplus) July 23, 2018

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#NiaWilson

Her name needs to be the #1 trending topic in the country & a national manhunt needs to be underway for her killer. She was a kid.

The 25-30 y/o white man who murdered her & critically injured her sister walked up to them both & began slashing them w/ a knife. pic.twitter.com/3vZRVqnnbt

— Shaun King (@ShaunKing) July 23, 2018

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July 19, 2018 by V Leigh

Florida police chief told officers to pin unsolved crimes on random black people

Chicago Police Department officer under investigation after video goes viral: "I kill motherfu****s" https://t.co/bqtllfR43W

— deray (@deray) July 11, 2018

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What You Need to Know About the Police Killing of Harith 'Snoop' Augustus https://t.co/vZLBPVZRde pic.twitter.com/I0dEmSAWtt

— Colorlines.com (@Colorlines) July 16, 2018

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The DOJ report, on the Chicago Police Department, “paints a picture of a department whose officers have been given free rein to terrorize and abuse black Chicagoans they happen to come across.” https://t.co/Wvk220G3RR by @OsitaNwanevu

— The Appeal (@theappeal) July 16, 2018

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Florida police chief told officers to pin unsolved crimes on random black people: report https://t.co/cA2hykhh7l pic.twitter.com/UetMf4200R

— The Hill (@thehill) July 13, 2018

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When you constantly see Black men exonerated after 20 and 30 years, remember this below: https://t.co/jrRpYWkLcy

— George M Johnson (@IamGMJohnson) July 13, 2018

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July 17, 2018 by V Leigh

Remembering Eric Garner

Four years after NYPD murdered #EricGarner, all that marks his last moments is a solitary teddy bear and no real justice for him or his family.

The Justice Dept. and the NYPD continue to drag its feet in its disciplinary action against Officer Daniel Pantaleo. #RIPEricGarner pic.twitter.com/qcTBqzCEVi

— Kevin L. Clark (@KevitoClark) July 17, 2018

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Tomorrow! Join #BajiNYC in supporting the Staten Island community at #OccupyBayStreet for the memory of #EricGarner who was murdered by the #NYPD four years ago! #BlackLivesMatter #EndBrokenWindows pic.twitter.com/tEfXaGDAxK

— BAJI (@BAJItweet) July 16, 2018

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Reminder that the only person present at the killing of #EricGarner to end up behind bars is the man who filmed it. https://t.co/24jk5qvYVP

— Christopher Mathias (@letsgomathias) July 17, 2018

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My #EricGarner story from Feb.: “This is unquestionably a call being made by City Hall,” Mr. Dunn said. “It fairly raises questions about credibility. Whatever might have been the justification for waiting for the Department of Justice, that has lapsed.” https://t.co/XPpEi5yL0b

— Jeff Mays (@JeffCMays) July 17, 2018

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Hoping and praying there will finally be justice for #EricGarner: https://t.co/rm0DFjt4GF

— Rickey Smiley (@RickeySmiley) July 17, 2018

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In the four years since #EricGarner was killed, nothing has been done “to address the core concern that NYPD officers act toward the public with near total impunity,” writes Prof. ⁦@avitale⁩ in ⁦@NYDailyNews⁩. #policing https://t.co/K0iF1QLYCI

— Brooklyn College (@BklynCollege411) July 17, 2018

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It is utterly disgraceful that NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo murdered #EricGarner four FUCKING years ago….ON CAMERA…in broad daylight…in violation of NYPD policy….

And he's still on the force.

It's the single most disgraceful blemish on @NYCMayor's record. https://t.co/0qZIvjdR8s

— Shaun King (@ShaunKing) July 16, 2018

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Today is the 4th anniversary of the police killing of #EricGarner

Here's a transcript of his last words:

“I can't breathe.
I can't breathe.
I can't breathe.
I can't breathe.
I can't breathe.
I can't breathe.
I can't breathe.
I can't breathe"

— Desiree Adaway (@desireeadaway) July 17, 2018

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Gwen Carr (mother of police chokehold victim Eric Garner) reacts to the NYPD statement released today to the US Justice Department that they will move forward with internal disciplinary proceedings if the feds don’t announce that they intend to file criminal charges. #EricGarner pic.twitter.com/ygYK0U2WRn

— Reverend Al Sharpton (@TheRevAl) July 16, 2018

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Oppression Monitor Daily

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Month: July 2018

Activism in Action – Oppressors don’t get to define what is polite.

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#RestInPower: The Trayvon Martin Story, a six-part docu-series beginning tonight

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#SayHerName

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A six year old girl separated from her mother by Trump’s policies was sexually abused in immigrant detention

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Jeffrey Whitman, in his own company vehicle, chased a Black man all the way to his home to repeatedly call him a nigger.

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Hate and Discrimination in America

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No Human Being is Illegal

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Say Her Name: 18-year old, #NiaWilson had her throat slashed as she rode the Oakland BART and her sister injured

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Florida police chief told officers to pin unsolved crimes on random black people

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