A Corrupt System

I keep thinking about how his four-year-old daughter was in the car. She watched her father murdered then she watched her country do nothing

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Clint Smith (@ClintSmithIII) June 16, 2017

"..the flag to which you have pledged allegiance has not pledged allegiance to you.. " -- James Baldwin🙏🏾😔… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

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marla. (@theseMYtweetz) June 16, 2017

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Mom of #PhilandoCastile: "He had 1 tattoo...of the Twin Cities. My son loved this city & the city killed my son & t… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

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Jeffrey Wright (@jfreewright) June 16, 2017

there is pretty much nothing a cop can do to a black person—on tape or otherwise—and not get away with

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Vann R. Newkirk II (@fivefifths) June 16, 2017

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#PhilandoCastile should be alive today. We saw an officer choose to kill him & in this injustice system, it wasn't enough for a conviction.

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deray mckesson (@deray) June 16, 2017

1,155 people killed by police in 2016 13 cases where officer was charged ZERO convicted to date mappingpoliceviolence.org #PhilandoCastile

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Samuel Sinyangwe (@samswey) June 16, 2017

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Philando Castile had a permit to legally carry a gun. Philando Castile had a permit to legally carry a gun. Philando Castile had a permi-

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Philip Lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) June 16, 2017

He did everything he was "supposed" to do. He told the officer he had a gun. There's no way to justify his shooting. None.

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Philip Lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) June 16, 2017

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What is left to tell a black child about interacting w/the police? Be courteous, follow directions & things will be fine? Even that is a lie

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Clint Smith (@ClintSmithIII) June 16, 2017

I live in a country where cops can kill me & go home for dinner. But if we don't stand for the nat'l anthem it's a problem. #PhilandoCastile

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Ox (@NYEverything) June 16, 2017

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Rest In Power, #PhilandoCastile. No justice, no peace.

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deray mckesson (@deray) June 16, 2017

Remember #PhilandoCastile. Don't be satisfied. https://t.co/iksgmJ6Q8R

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The King Center (@TheKingCenter) June 16, 2017

Early Bird Chat

For "Obama has divided this nation" folks: Just 1 week after his election, wasn't even sworn in for another 2 months https://t.co/b52kutv4YK

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Monie (@MonieTalks_1) July 09, 2016

She literally did nothing https://t.co/qaKrEB1X3y

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jack (@WISTERIAJACK) July 10, 2016

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All Times Eastern

10:20AM: President Obama departs the White House with First Lady Michelle Obama

1:15PM: They and the Bidens arrive in Dallas, Texas

1:40PM: They attend an interfaith memorial service for the fallen Dallas police officers at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

3:20PM: They visit privately with the injured police officers and the families of the fallen police officers at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

5:35PM: They depart Dalas, Texas

8:10PM: They arrive at the White House

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#PhilandoCastile took the time to memorize the names & food allergies of 500+ students where he worked as a chef. https://t.co/oNexoyLAj9

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Jawn Solo (@RandiGloss) July 08, 2016

heartbreaking note left outside Montessori school where #PhilandoCastile worked https://t.co/3VAL83eC3i

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$200k in 9 hours. When we unite we are amazing. I am so proud of us. Thank u for thinking of #AltonSterling's kids: gofundme.com/2d3eze7g

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Issa Rae (@IssaRae) July 07, 2016

You can support Philando Castile's family by donating to his GoFundMe fundraiser: gofundme.com/2d55v9g https://t.co/3E0iBYTcJD

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Complex (@ComplexMag) July 07, 2016

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Baton Rouge PD looks ridiculous. I never wore so much armor in combat. This is their own community. (Photo: Reuters) https://t.co/clCFFyD6jx

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Brandon Friedman (@BFriedmanDC) July 10, 2016

Berlin right now. #blacklivesmatter #AltonSterling #PhilandoCastile https://t.co/nGHBRGBHi2

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Lukas Hermsmeier (@lukashermsmeier) July 10, 2016

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Baton Rouge is not having it...wow😧 https://t.co/U1KcC6tIn8

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logizzle (@iRUNx_LA) July 10, 2016

#TamirRice's sister missed 100 days of school. #OscarGrant's daughter ducked from police. Kids affected by killings. nyti.ms/29KJG4v

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Yamiche Alcindor (@Yamiche) July 09, 2016

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Someone named "Midwest Dermatologist" left this harrowing comment under this NYT article: nyti.ms/29DfZ2w https://t.co/fNxjZte2Qj

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((( A N N A ))) (@suitablegirl) July 08, 2016

https://t.co/f6xEdxNi8c

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Complex (@ComplexMag) July 08, 2016

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Hey, it's been awhile. Here's a reminder that Republicans' refusal to give Merrick Garland a hearing is totally historically unprecedented.

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Bearded Stoner (@beardedstoner) July 11, 2016

#Dallas Police Chief to lawmakers: 'Do your job' on gun control: thebea.st/2a2EZzm https://t.co/7INO33GEdh

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The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) July 11, 2016

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When you check Theresa May's speech against her voting record, it's almost as if she didn't mean anything she said ind.pn/29HWc54

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Independent Voices (@IndyVoices) July 11, 2016

UK is not innocent #BlackLivesMatter #London https://t.co/GuURI0RJy6

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Some law students felt victimized by their professor's Black Lives Matter shirt. Professor's response is legendary: bit.ly/29zETzJ

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Alexander Hardy (@chrisalexander_) July 08, 2016

. @Rosenbergradio loses it on police officer over #AltonSterling killing #EbroInTheMorning https://t.co/YgMMqYxCXX

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HOT 97 (@HOT97) July 06, 2016

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Tomi Lahren deleted her vile tweet calling the BLM movement the new KKK. We still have it, you horrible human. https://t.co/0Sf6WiVhY7

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Golden Lady Wallace (@MissKlept) July 08, 2016

Disturbing, important context to Alton Sterling's murder from @jarvisdeberry: nola.com/crime/index.ss… https://t.co/CB6MnARwed

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Jonathan Chait (@jonathanchait) July 08, 2016

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All you "Dont you take my guns" folks. Are you going to stand for #PhilandoCastile?! A licensed gun owner shot over a broken tail light?

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Tracie Thoms (@traciethoms) July 07, 2016

Have a number of non-Black friends asking what they can do after these recent killings. Here is one thought. https://t.co/sslXylXBoF

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Joshua DuBois (@joshuadubois) July 07, 2016

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Philando Castile Was a Role Model to Hundreds of Kids, Colleagues Say | TIME time.com/4397086/minnes…

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Janelle Monáe, Cindi (@JanelleMonae) July 07, 2016

Taken at the protest in NOLA. I love this❤️ https://t.co/vUUghXC50s

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Eryn's mommy (@realericarenee) July 09, 2016

‘I Worry So Much’

President Obama On The Fatal Shootings Of Alton Sterling And Philando Castile

President Barack Obama speaks in Warsaw, Poland on the fatal shootings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile

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We Should Not Have To Jump Through Hoops To Prove That Black Lives Matter

#FalconHeightsShooting #AltonSterling Since there's graphic photos & videos on my tl, here's what we all want to see https://t.co/kBP4ZjwhvK

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Marie Rodríguez (@cakefacediosa) July 07, 2016

This little girl saying, "It's OK. I'm right here with you," to her mother who is literally dictating seeing her boyfriend's death is insane

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Yamiche Alcindor (@Yamiche) July 07, 2016

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#PhilandoCastille's name trended most of last night. Here's what we know so far about his death. #FalconHeights washingtonpost.com/news/morning-m…

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Wesley Lowery (@WesleyLowery) July 07, 2016

Family members mourn #AltonSterling at tonight's vigil. This is the Alton they remember: usat.ly/29j8jVe https://t.co/VUvM7olaas

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USA TODAY (@USATODAY) July 07, 2016

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Want to play a small part? Donate to the #AltonSterling Family Scholarship Fund. *ALL* proceeds will go to his fam: gofundme.com/2d3eze7g

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Issa Rae (@IssaRae) July 06, 2016

the backstory behind the bystander video of #AltonSterling's shooting washingtonpost.com/news/morning-m… https://t.co/NjJj1xdV4k

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Wesley Lowery (@WesleyLowery) July 06, 2016

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White folks need to help other white folks understand the pain today. It's not our burden. We are in mourning. #AltonSterling

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Brittany Packnett☔️ (@MsPackyetti) July 06, 2016

I couldn't say this all in a tweet. My advice to fellow white Americans tonight. #FalconHeightsShooting https://t.co/N3I97iQ6jN

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(((Charles Clymer))) (@cmclymer) July 07, 2016

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We have fucking video proof and some of you still are all "well, uh, he shouldn't have moved his left leg so provocatively".

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John Legend (@johnlegend) July 07, 2016

We should not have to jump through hoops to prove black people shouldn't be shot by police during routine traffic stops.

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John Legend (@johnlegend) July 07, 2016

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Know somebody close to you that thinks police brutality is a myth? Show them evidence! Educate your friends, family etc. Every little helps.

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Rahul Kohli (@RahulKohli13) July 07, 2016

Don't stand for racism in your home, don't tolerate ignorance because you're not confrontational, fight it. It's our responsibility.

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Rahul Kohli (@RahulKohli13) July 07, 2016

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So many people work so hard to find a reason why executing a human being during a routine traffic stop is ok. IT'S NOT OK

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John Legend (@johnlegend) July 07, 2016

And it's gross how in all these videos the cops don't bother with medical attention. They don't care about us.

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roxane gay (@rgay) July 07, 2016

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Truth

It's YOUR fathers/mothers/siblings turning off their bodycams, shooting unarmed civilians and acquitting the guilty. Confront them!

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Rahul Kohli (@RahulKohli13) July 07, 2016

You wanna help? FIX YOUR COMMUNITY. Everything starts at home, don't allow ignorance and racism to find their way into uniforms.

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Rahul Kohli (@RahulKohli13) July 07, 2016

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What you can to do help

1) Do you know your city's police accountability procedures?

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Ijeoma Oluo (@IjeomaOluo) July 07, 2016

2) Do your police have any provisions for citizen oversight?

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Ijeoma Oluo (@IjeomaOluo) July 07, 2016

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3) Is there a civilian oversight panel to review police shootings and misconduct?

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Ijeoma Oluo (@IjeomaOluo) July 07, 2016

4) if you do not know this you can google your city with police accountability/review procedures

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Ijeoma Oluo (@IjeomaOluo) July 07, 2016

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5) what is the threshold for indicting police for misconduct? Example: in Seattle (where I live) you have to prove willful malice.

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Ijeoma Oluo (@IjeomaOluo) July 07, 2016

6) Do your police have body cameras?

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Ijeoma Oluo (@IjeomaOluo) July 07, 2016

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7) When you do your research, if you don't like the answers to these questions, if they do not hold police accountable, here's what u can do

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Ijeoma Oluo (@IjeomaOluo) July 07, 2016

8) Demand your city council member make police reform a priority. If they won't, vote them out - recruit friends to do the same.

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Ijeoma Oluo (@IjeomaOluo) July 07, 2016

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9) Demand that your mayor do the same. If he/she won't vote them out & recruit friends to do the same.

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Ijeoma Oluo (@IjeomaOluo) July 07, 2016

10) Do not give money or votes to any candidate who will not make police reform a priority. Make sure they know that is a requirement

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Ijeoma Oluo (@IjeomaOluo) July 07, 2016

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11) Demand that your sheriff and local DA's office do the same.

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Ijeoma Oluo (@IjeomaOluo) July 07, 2016

12) just google your city name + city council - all the contact info should be there.

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Ijeoma Oluo (@IjeomaOluo) July 07, 2016

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13) along with phone numbers, email addresses - all the info u need to remind them that black lives WILL matter whether they want it or not

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Ijeoma Oluo (@IjeomaOluo) July 07, 2016

14) Do this today, do this tomorrow, do this every day like your life depends on it - ours actually does.

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Ijeoma Oluo (@IjeomaOluo) July 07, 2016

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Police reform should be on the lips of every local politician in this country bc they should know they will not get your support without it

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Ijeoma Oluo (@IjeomaOluo) July 07, 2016

Ok? I shouldn't have to do this. I shouldn't have to process this and lay it all out while I'm fucking crying but I did so take some action.

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Ijeoma Oluo (@IjeomaOluo) July 07, 2016