January 6, 2024 by V Leigh

A Los Angeles deputy shot and killed Niani Finlayson within roughly three seconds of entering her home after she had called 911 for help during a domestic violence incident, video shows

A Los Angeles deputy shot and killed Niani Finlayson within roughly three seconds of entering her home after she had called 911 for help during a domestic violence incident, video shows https://t.co/qMCFUl3pKk
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) December 30, 2023

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Cop Fatally Shoots Black Mom In Front Of 9-Year-Old Daughter https://t.co/BkIIsemtHQ via @YouTube
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) January 2, 2024

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There must be a thorough investigation into the killing of the 27-year-old Niani Finlayson, who called the LA County Sheriff’s Department to come to her residence and save her from the domestic violence that she was experiencing from her boyfriend. LA County Sheriff’s deputies…
— Maxine Waters (@RepMaxineWaters) January 2, 2024

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New: LA sheriff released bodycam of an officer killing Niani Finlayson, who had called 911 saying an ex was attacking her. Deputy Ty Shelton fired 4 shots at her within 3 seconds of entering.

No deescalation, nearly instant lethal force against a victim: https://t.co/jd2az3lRvQ
— Sam Levin (@SamTLevin) December 30, 2023

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January 7, 2023 by V Leigh

How Megan Thee Stallion’s court battle highlights misogyny targeting Black women

My homie @moyazb on @pbsnewshour breaking down how the victim blaming aimed at @theestallion and many other Black women is all apart of a larger system of #Misogynoir . Thank you for saying all the things that needed to be said Moya!!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾https://t.co/WuLnfrR5NK
— Yolo Akili (@YoloAkili) December 28, 2022

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November 23, 2022 by V Leigh

Iran players chose not to sing their country’s national anthem before their opening World Cup match against England, in an apparent show of support for protesters back home.

Tehran court sentences first person to death over protests in Iran https://t.co/9iEB83TVGp
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) November 14, 2022

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Iran court issues first death sentence in protest-linked cases https://t.co/aLIO8pcFnu pic.twitter.com/kL55Z2J2mS
— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) November 14, 2022

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Europe piles pressure on Iran’s leaders as protests rage https://t.co/gzvWhNTfin pic.twitter.com/3iALuo4nf1
— Reuters (@Reuters) November 14, 2022

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In the last 8 weeks Iran’s regime has killed over 300 protestors, imprisoned nearly 15,000, and threatened to execute hundreds more, yet Iran’s women persist. Today female university students removed their forced hejab and chant, “I am a free woman.” pic.twitter.com/OjQZ6zHfG5
— Karim Sadjadpour (@ksadjadpour) November 8, 2022

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I am deeply disturbed that the Iranian regime is sentencing protestors to death. I continue to stand with the Iranian people in their fight for freedom, and I echo calls for the Biden Administration to tighten sanctions and hold the regime accountable. https://t.co/QD0vozTysh
— Rep. Katie Porter (@RepKatiePorter) November 14, 2022

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This is horrifying. The Iranian parliament votes overwhelmingly (227-63) to execute the 15,000 protesters they already arrested.

These were peaceful protestors simply seeking the right to basic justice and autonomy. Unacceptable and barbaric.https://t.co/7mMd2hIwTb
— Qasim Rashid, Esq. (@QasimRashid) November 14, 2022

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Beautiful. In solidarity with the incredible courage and resilience of the women of Iran.pic.twitter.com/ccsqXSdubO
— Jon Stewart (@jonstewart) November 21, 2022

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Iran’s World Cup captain: “In the name of God, creator of rainbows… I want to say condolences to all the grieving families in Iran… we want them to know we are with them and by their side and share their pain.”

Astounding courage & bravery. pic.twitter.com/7m16DvLJNc
— Shabnam Nasimi (@NasimiShabnam) November 21, 2022

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Iran players chose not to sing their country’s national anthem before their opening World Cup match against England, in an apparent show of support for protesters back home. pic.twitter.com/EjrdZ1y3IT
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) November 21, 2022

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August 15, 2022 by V Leigh

Breonna Taylor’s family is suing the city of Louisville, as they have evidence the raid that killed Ms. Taylor was part of a policy of over-policing to accelerate gentrification.

There was going to come a day when the snow will melt & all that’s underneath will be exposed. The days are here.#BreonnaTaylor https://t.co/eJtYriF2zw pic.twitter.com/TMFku8CEwU
— Linda Sarsour (@lsarsour) August 12, 2022

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Breonna Taylor should still be alive.@TheJusticeDept’s decision is long overdue—and the result of massive protests & public outcry demanding accountability for her murder.

We will not rest until police can no longer kill Black people with impunity.
— Congresswoman Cori Bush (@RepCori) August 4, 2022

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Breonna Taylor death: former detective to plead guilty to federal charges https://t.co/6lAuzH4y9C
— The Guardian (@guardian) August 12, 2022

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In this moment, I’m thinking of #BreonnaTaylor‘s mother, Tamika Palmer. Her daughter should be alive. These charges are a firm reiteration that Breonna’s life continues to matter and that police cannot be allowed to violate with impunity. #SayHerName https://t.co/bibY9ofiK9
— Be A King (@BerniceKing) August 4, 2022

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Kentucky’s Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron is drowned out by people chanting “Breonna Taylor” at a rally for his campaign last week.

Cameron, who refused to indict the police officers who killed Breonna Taylor, never even mentioned her name in his speech. pic.twitter.com/8cLfGou2ug
— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) August 12, 2022

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Really wish this story had gotten more attention: https://t.co/x5kYYMW6ox
— Your Tiny Journalist Friend. (@thewayoftheid) August 9, 2022

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Enlightening article.

Breonna Taylor’s family is suing the city of Louisville, as they have evidence the raid that killed Ms. Taylor was part of a policy of over-policing to accelerate gentrification. pic.twitter.com/eWEDErk2UW
— Kathleen Maynard 🇵🇸 Citizen Journalist Ⓥ (@IhoPwaitress74) August 4, 2022

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December 2, 2021 by V Leigh

CHALLENGE TO ROE v. WADE: The future of Roe v. Wade is now in doubt as justices heard arguments over a Mississippi abortion law.

CHALLENGE TO ROE v. WADE: The future of Roe v. Wade is now in doubt as justices heard arguments over a Mississippi abortion law. @TerryMoran is at the Supreme Court where demonstrators on both sides protested. https://t.co/2wSFdaAQO1 pic.twitter.com/QdO2z6CNS4
— World News Tonight (@ABCWorldNews) December 2, 2021

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The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on one of its most important cases in decades and considered the future of abortion rights in America. Here’s what to know from a dramatic day in court. https://t.co/dfz4E528ER
— CNN (@CNN) December 2, 2021

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Rep. Jackson Lee is urging the Supreme Court to uphold Roe v. Wade, which she says there’s ‘no credible reason to overturn’ it. https://t.co/ugSaVJrsSZ
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) December 1, 2021

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As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear a case that posing a challenge to Roe v. Wade, most Americans want that 1973 ruling concerning abortion to remain in place, according to a recent @CBSNewsPoll pic.twitter.com/udHyfdrxBb
— Ed O’Keefe (@edokeefe) December 1, 2021

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In regard to the Supreme Court, what is there to say? As long as women’s rights can be decided by a set of nine political appointees, we are not free. It is poor women, and/or women of color and/or rural women who will suffer the most if Roe is overturned.
— roxane gay (@rgay) December 1, 2021

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And while we’re here, a reminder that abortion & repro health is not *just* a women’s rights issue

It’s an economic justice, racial justice, gender justice, trans rights & workers’ rights issue, & etc.

Attacks on repro healthcare has ripple effects on the already vulnerable
— Summer Lee (@SummerForPA) December 2, 2021

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March 14, 2021 by V Leigh

It’s been one year since police murdered #BreonnaTaylor. Her family still looks for justice.

Breonna Taylor’s mother: “It’s been a year for people. But every day has been March 13th for me.” https://t.co/GI5eJtvjiA pic.twitter.com/xf3xZn9XQN
— CNN Tonight (@CNNTonight) March 13, 2021

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Police killed Breonna Taylor 1 year ago today.

Since then, 2 officers have been fired, 1 officer has been charged for endangering neighbors (for the bullets that missed), but 0 officers have been charged for killing her.

Let us remember and continue to fight for Breonna. pic.twitter.com/zuBVcMktxi
— Detroit Will Breathe (@DETWILLBREATHE) March 14, 2021

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For Tamika Palmer, every day is still March 13, 2020 — the day her daughter, Breonna Taylor, was killed by police officers in her apartment.

One year later, she is calling for further investigation and accountability, including from the Justice Department.https://t.co/uVykoCIrpV
— 19thnews (@19thnews) March 13, 2021

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Breonna Taylor was an infectiously joyful person.

I wish she were here today. Planning a wedding. Posting a vaccine selfie. Bright future ahead of her.

May her legacy be defined by the life she lived.

Her killers remain at large.

We won’t forget her. We won’t stop fighting. pic.twitter.com/HrnTsNkiUt
— Ayanna Pressley (@AyannaPressley) March 13, 2021

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Today, I #SayHerName. Breonna Taylor. Her life and her dreams were needlessly cut short. @POTUS and I will continue to push for police reform. We’re committed to working with Congress to get it done.
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) March 14, 2021

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After a year without Breonna Taylor, protesters are renewing calls for justice – NBC News https://t.co/sdlRMa6xW7 via @GoogleNews
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) March 14, 2021

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When the grand jury decision was announced in Louisville I joined ⁦@chrislhayes⁩ to talk abt the impunity of ofcrs – at least one of whom had been deemed unfit by a neighboring PD. ⁦#JusticeforBreonnaTaylor https://t.co/QnoOoKazK4
— Sherrilyn Ifill (@Sifill_LDF) March 13, 2021

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No justice for Breonna Taylor means we still #SayHerName
Breonna Taylor’s life was taken by white supremacy and killer cops, exactly one year ago.
Rest in Power.#ProtectBlackWomen pic.twitter.com/g8a9WjVkwY
— Black Lives Matter (@Blklivesmatter) March 13, 2021

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SAY HER NAME: BREONNA TAYLOR.
— ACLU (@ACLU) March 13, 2021

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July 12, 2020 by V Leigh

Say Their Names

I continue to be incensed and outraged at the murder of Black trans people. #DominqueFells and #RiahMilton mattered. ALL Black Lives Matter. And just as there has been less outrage for Breonna Taylor, there has been even less for these sisters bc they are trans.
— Brittney Cooper (@ProfessorCrunk) June 13, 2020

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Black trans women have shaped the culture we enjoy today in more ways than we think and know. The least we can do is to protect them and let them live.

Say their names#DominqueFells #RiahMilton

BLACK TRANS LIVES MATTER pic.twitter.com/i47gxqD07A
— Billy Dixon #TonyMcDade (@TheBillyDixon) June 13, 2020

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Oluwatoyin Salau was only 19 years old, and spent her last days on earth fighting for Black lives. She deserved so much more. #JusticeForToyin pic.twitter.com/VdwYnpaUCn
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) June 15, 2020

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oluwatoyin “toyin” salau was a 19-yr-old activist and passionate soul dedicated to the movement. she was murdered after tweeting about her sexual assault. may she rest in power. remember her.

petitions demanding justice that haven’t met their goal below! #justicefortoyin pic.twitter.com/DPBGI1Pqs8
— ✷ @ no qrts (@MOlTIEMOlTIE) June 16, 2020

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The #JusticeforToyin outcry in response to Oluwatoyin Salau’s death underscores how black women are fighting multiple debilitating battles at the same time — from white supremacy and the patriarchy to police brutality and sexual violence. https://t.co/9McJRjztwr
— Vox (@voxdotcom) June 16, 2020

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Activist Oluwatoyin Salau was missing since June 6, after disturbing tweets detailing a sexual assault that had taken place that day. it has been reported that her body has been found. WHAT HAPPENED TO TOYIN? SAY HER NAME #JusticeforToyin pic.twitter.com/K0g5Jrhayx
— Sans Culottes (@Cloutassent) June 16, 2020

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Oluwatoyin Salau. You deserved more than just our protection. You deserved the same love that you showed us in your fight for Black lives. You deserved to be here. May you rest in power. #JusticeForToyin #SayHerName pic.twitter.com/2eCNJAT2nA
— Anthony. (@AnthonyJFoster) June 15, 2020

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Pfc. Vanessa Guillen bludgeoned to death on Army base, family attorney says – CNN https://t.co/80bJlHfTJv via @GoogleNews
— glenn robinson (@glncv) July 3, 2020

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Over 3 months after #BreonnaTaylor was killed by police & a month after #GeorgeFloyd, thousands gathered in Minneapolis’ Powderhorn Park to protest Taylor’s death & the lack of police accountability.

June 26, 2020 – VIDEOS:https://t.co/iejgahjyiz
— Unicorn Riot (@UR_Ninja) July 11, 2020

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A police squad “deliberately misled” narcotics detectives to target Taylor’s home in an effort to clear out the block , according to documents filed by lawyers for Taylor’s family https://t.co/QFEbwyQRY5
— glenn robinson (@glncv) July 9, 2020

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June 5, 2020 by V Leigh

SAY HER NAME. #BreonnaTaylor would’ve been 27 today. She was shot 8 times by police issuing a “no-knock” warrant on her home.

Let’s not forget…Breonna Taylor was MURDERED by cops, shot to death in her own home because the cops had the wrong house.Left her there to die!! Why are those cops not charged yet!!!!!!!! We must keep fighting for her ✊🏽#JusticeforBreonnaTaylor
— Vanessa Morgan (@VanessaMorgan) June 3, 2020

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Happy 27th birthday, Breonna. We honor you today and always. Rest, now. #BreonnaTaylor #BlackLivesMatter #RestInPower pic.twitter.com/QYia0vVHWY
— Black Lives Matter (@Blklivesmatter) June 5, 2020

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Today would have been #BreonnaTaylor‘s 27th birthday. On March 13, she was shot 8 times in her home by Louisville police. Breonna was an emergency room technician & wanted to have a lifelong career in health care. Below are some actionable ways you can help celebrate Breonna. pic.twitter.com/TL65DQxNPB
— Katie Couric (@katiecouric) June 5, 2020

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The story of #BreonnaTaylor is so disheartening to know that the Louisville police officers who wrongfully murder her have not been charged with any crimes. Two to three more months of investigation is unnecessary when wrong is wrong. This family deserves justice. https://t.co/6dgGDQVQaQ
— TB (@TevonBlair) June 5, 2020

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SAY HER NAME. #BreonnaTaylor would’ve been 27 today. She was shot 8 times by police issuing a “no-knock” warrant on her home.

Here are action steps you can take to help secure justice for her family
➡️https://t.co/JN4IXfB6zp #BirthdayforBreonna pic.twitter.com/rYdjNFaRw3
— Complex (@Complex) June 5, 2020

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Today is #BreonnaTaylor‘s birthday. She would be 27.

In March, police killed her when they stormed her home while she was sleeping, looking for a man who did not live there.

84 days later, no officers have been charged. pic.twitter.com/WuEvm0GTOa
— AJ+ (@ajplus) June 5, 2020

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January 25, 2020 by V Leigh

What Livability Looks Like for Black Women

I’m not sure I’ve ever seen wonk data journalism focused just on black women (no comparison group), much less one that assumes we should have livability. Kudos to ⁦@CityLab⁩ on this. (Plus, they worked with a sociologist on data analysis.) https://t.co/2oqwQXMtqg

— Tressie McMillan Cottom (@tressiemcphd) January 10, 2020

WHAT THE HELL?!?

Using permanent hair dye increases a black woman’s risk of breast cancer by 45%, compared to.. 7% in white women.

Several studies suggest hair products aimed at black women contain more harmful chemicals than ones aimed at white women
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— ChrissyRonkz (@ChrissyRonkz) January 10, 2020

October 19, 2019 by V Leigh

“I wanted to paint the last thing that #AtatianaJefferson was doing before she was killed by the cops. Her life mattered.”

#UPDATE
Aaron Dean was arrested by Fort Worth Police
on Oct. 14. Dean has been charged with
murder of Atatiana Jefferson. Dean is in
the Tarrant County Jail.

Interim @chiefkraus will schedule a News
Conference for Oct. 15 at Bob Bolen. That time has not been determined yet. pic.twitter.com/eRZfMWtgM4

— Fort Worth Police (@fortworthpd) October 15, 2019

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0.6 seconds. #AtatianaJefferson was shot by the Fort Worth Police just 0.6 seconds after yelling through her window.

She didn’t even know the police were there. She was playing video games with a child on a holiday weekend.

She broke no laws. Nothing.

This is murder. pic.twitter.com/rNBAOihWZU

— Shaun King (@shaunking) October 13, 2019

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In his usual manner @betoorourke took time to sit with the family of #AtatianaJefferson and connect with them on a human level. After a tense week— I haven’t seen these sisters so disarmed. They let their guard down and spoke to Beto about what this experience has been like. pic.twitter.com/neoyKKxRpt

— S. Lee Merritt, Esq. (@MeritLaw) October 18, 2019

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When we tell you we don’t have to be anything other than Black to be killed by those sworn to “serve and protect,” believe us. The first time.

You’re denial continues to harm us, because the police keep killing us.

Just for existing. #AtatianaJefferson https://t.co/Cv865G7Nfe

— brittany packnett cunningham (@MsPackyetti) October 13, 2019

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Black people need another phone number to call other than 911 during emergencies.

Over the past 10 years American police have shot and killed TWICE as many people as the number of American soldiers killed in Iraq & Afghanistan combined.

11,000+ and counting.

— Shaun King (@shaunking) October 13, 2019

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“I wanted to paint the last thing that #AtatianaJefferson was doing before she was killed by the cops. Her life mattered.” – Artist @4NIKKOLAS pic.twitter.com/kAYIi3QePS

— Ava DuVernay (@ava) October 14, 2019

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