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#BlackDisabledLivesMatter

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December 6, 2020

Bruce Kelley

37, Washington PA. Bruce was shot by police while walking away on Jan. 31, 2016. While having a beer with his dad, Bruce who had schizophrenia, He was pepper-sprayed, chased…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.
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November 6, 2020

Errol Shaw

Errol Shaw, Sr was shot at his home twenty seconds after police arrived based on a false report. Errol was deaf and holding a rake, this was seen as a…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.
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October 6, 2020

Matrice Richardson

24, Malibu CA. Matrice graduated from California State Fullerton with honors and a degree in psychology & planned to attend grad school so she could work with children. She was…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.
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September 6, 2020

Nina Pop

28, St. Louis, MO Nina was a transgender woman found stabbed to death in her apartment in Missouri in a possible hate crime. art by @jtknoxroxs These descriptions were compiled…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.
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August 6, 2020

Darnell Wicker

57, Louisville, KY Darnell was a veteran, well known for mowing his neighbor's lawns, riding around his neighborhood on his bicycle, and was also Deaf. He was killed by police…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.
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July 6, 2020

Tony McDade

38, Tallahassee, FL Traumatic events had left Tony psychologically scarred. He was prescribed medications and had spent time in Apalachee center's crisis stabilization unit. On May 27, 2020, after 11…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.
#BlackDisabledLivesMatter
May 16, 2020

Jason Harrison

38, Dallas, TX Jason was a loved son and brother, described by neighbors as a ‘good dude’ and also had a mental health disability. He was killed by police while…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.
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May 6, 2020

Tamir Rice

Age 12, Cleveland, OH. Tamir, who was a student with emotional disabilities, loved video games, big stuffed animals, cheese pizza, and salad with only cheese and ranch dressing. On Nov.…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.
#BlackDisabledLivesMatter
April 6, 2020

Mathew Ajibade

21, St. Lawrence, GA Originally from Nigeria, Mathew was arrested after fighting with his girlfriend during a manic episode. While handcuffed, chair-restrained, & wearing a spit mask, he was tased…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.
#BlackDisabledLivesMatter
March 16, 2020

Hallis Kinsey

26 Houston, TX Hallis had a mental health disability. He was killed by police while walking on the street. art by @jtknoxroxs These descriptions were compiled by the NAMD Advocates.…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.
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March 6, 2020

Kajieme Powell

25, St. Louis, MO Kajieme had a mental health disability. He was a son and grandson. In all news reports Kajieme is minimized to “a clearly mentally disturbed individual” and…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.
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March 6, 2020

Eric Garner

Age 49, Staten Island, NY. Eric a father of 6, and grandfather of 3, worked as a horticulturist at the NYC Department of Parks and Rec. He was killed by…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.
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February 16, 2020

Sandra Bland

Age 28, Waller County, TX. Sandra, originally from Naperville, Illinois, was a civil rights activist and musician who had epilepsy and depression. In 2015, she was excited to move back…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.
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January 6, 2020

Freddie Gray

Age 25, Baltimore, MD. Freddie loved to play football and basketball, he had a developmental disability, & his friends called him “Pepper.” On April 19, 2015, Freddie died from grave…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.
#BlackDisabledLivesMatter
December 16, 2019

Robert Storay

52, North Little Rock, AR Robert was known as a playful and happy jokester, he was also a disabled veteran. He was killed by police after exiting a city bus.…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.
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November 20, 2019

Dennis Grigsby

Age 35, Houston, TX. Barefoot & in PJs, Dennis died from a single bullet. Dennis, who was schizophrenic, wandered into a garage looking for food. Dennis died holding a spoon…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.
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November 16, 2019

Lashano Gilbert

31, New London, CT Lashano was a medical student originally from the Bahamas, a loving son, and also had sick cell disease and a mental health disability. He was killed…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.
#BlackDisabledLivesMatter
October 16, 2019

Mario Woods

26, San Francisco, CA Mario was a young man who enjoyed going to the waterfront with his mother, loved pizza, had a beautiful spirit, and also had a mental health…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.
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October 12, 2019

Donald Ivy

Age 39, Albany, NY. Donald died of cardiac arrest after being shackled, struck, & tasered by officers as he walked home unarmed. Donald had a heart condition & schizophrenia. He…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.
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September 18, 2019

Eric Smith

Age 22, Chicago, IL. Eric was Deaf, an honor roll student at the Illinois School for the Deaf, an all-state wrestler, and attended Gallaudet University. He was beaten by police…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.
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September 16, 2019

Laquan McDonald

Age 17, Chicago, IL. Laquan was a high school student working in the Youth Advocate Program, was described by teachers as being ‘respectful and reserved’, excelled in classes such as…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.
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August 16, 2019

Michelle Cusseaux

Age 50, Phoenix, AZ. Michelle was a caring and loving daughter, had a mental health disability, and worked as a peer support specialist to help others with mental health disabilities.…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.
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August 12, 2019

Natasha McKenna

Age 37, Fairfax, VA. Natasha's last words were "You promised me you wouldn't kill me" She left a 7-yr old daughter behind. In a jail cell, with handcuffs, shackled legs…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.
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August 8, 2019

Tanisha Anderson

Age 37, Cleveland, OH. Tanisha was a mother with bipolar disorder and heart disease who dreamed of being a broadcast journalist. She was killed by police outside of her Cleveland…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.
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August 6, 2019

Willie D. James

43, Norfolk, VA Willie was killed on June 2, 2016, by police in his home after police had been called regarding an argument. Willie was known as “Meat-Meat” by his…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.
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July 6, 2019

Korryn Gaines

Age 23, Randallstown, MD. Korryn was a poet, a mother, and a proud Black woman with a mental health disability. In her spoken word poem, The Vampire Theory, she proclaimed,…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.
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May 22, 2019

Roy Nelson

Age 42, Hayward, CA Roy was a father with schizophrenia who was loved greatly by his son. He was killed in 2015 in Hayward, California by police who had responded…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.
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May 16, 2019

Stephen Watts

Age 15, Calumet City, IL. Stephon was an autistic young man who loved fixing computers and watching youtube videos. On the morning of February 1, 2012, he was objecting to…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.
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April 16, 2019

Ezell Ford

Age 25, Los Angeles, CA. Ezell was the oldest of seven children and he loved playing basketball. He had depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. He was shot by police while…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.
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April 3, 2019

Kevin Matthews

Age 36, Dearborn, MI. Kevin was known for always having a smile on his face. He had schizophrenia. Kevin was killed after being confronted by police while he was on…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.
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March 6, 2019

Michael Noel

32, St. Martinville, LA Michael had Bipolar Disorder and Paranoid Schizophrenia. He lived with his mom, who would call the police to help her when he was experiencing a schizophrenic…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.
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February 22, 2019

Leundeu Keunang

Age 43, Los Angeles, CA. In 2015, Leundeu, who was homeless was dragged, punched, tased, & shot 5 times outside of the tent he called home. Police hid the bodycam…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.
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February 16, 2019

Quintonio LeGrier

Age 19, Chicago, IL. Quintonio was an engineering major at Northern Illinois University with a mental health condition. His classmates knew him as a motivational student, and said that he…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.
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February 12, 2019

David Felix

Age 24, New York, NY. Felix loved strawberry milkshakes & Latin dancing. David was shot & killed at point-blank range. The NYPD followed NONE of its protocols for people w/mental…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.
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February 6, 2019

Milton Hall

49, Saginaw, MI Milton loved sports, reading and grew up to be an activist. He was shot 47 times by officers while having a mental health episode in a public…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.
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January 16, 2019

Jeremy McDole

Age 28, Delaware. Jeremy was a paraplegic man living in Delaware who was lovingly known as “Bam Bam.” He was shot by four police officers outside of the nursing home…
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Powerful black arm raised defiantly into the air, the hand curled into a fist, rising into the middle on the graphic. Designed into the arm, almost like a tattoo, is an infinity/unity symbol and the words “Black Disabled Lives Matter”.
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January 6, 2019

Jamycheal Mitchell

24, Chesapeake, VA He went by the nickname Weezy, he was lively, funny and loved Lil Boosie. On Aug. 19, 2015 he died in jail after being accused of shoplifting $5.50…
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