Historical Events tagged with "breonna taylor"

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Social Movements & Civil Rights

Kentucky grand jury declines to indict police officers

September 23rd, 2020 4 years ago

A grand jury in Kentucky decided not to indict three police officers involved in the shooting death of Breonna Taylor during a botched drug raid. This decision sparked a wave of protests across the United States, as demonstrators called for justice for Taylor and demanded police reform. The announcement about the grand jury's decision led to renewed national conversations about racial inequality and police violence, especially in contexts affecting Black individuals. Her death and the grand jury's ruling became pivotal moments in a larger social movement advocating for systemic change within law enforcement.

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Social Movements & Civil Rights

Breonna Taylor Killed in Police Raids

March 13th, 2020 5 years ago

Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old emergency medical technician, was fatally shot by Louisville Metro Police officers during a botched raid on her apartment. The police were executing a no-knock warrant in an investigation related to drug trafficking. Taylor's death became widely publicized and ignited protests across the nation against systemic racism and police brutality, leading to widespread calls for justice and police reform.

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