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Elijah McClain
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2020-07-26
Photos from March for Elijah McClain
"I can’t breathe. I have my ID right here. My name is Elijah McClain. That’s my house. I was just going home. I’m an introvert. I’m just different. That’s all. I’m so sorry. I have no gun. I don’t do that stuff. I don’t do any fighting. Why are you attacking me? I don’t even kill flies! I don’t eat meat! But I don’t judge people, I don’t judge people who do eat meat. Forgive me. All I was trying to do was become better. I will do it. I will do anything. Sacrifice my identity, I’ll do it. You all are phenomenal. You are beautiful and I love you. Try to forgive me. I’m a mood Gemini. I’m sorry. I’m so sorry. Ow, that really hurt. You are all very strong. Teamwork makes the dream work. Oh, I’m sorry I wasn’t trying to do that. I just can’t breathe correctly." These are the last words of Elijah McClain captured by a body cam of an Aurora Police officer before he died of a cardiac arrest. The police were responding to a 911 call saying he “looked sketchy” while wearing a ski mask and waving his arms. Elijah was a 23-year-old massage therapist who broke no law, didn't have a weapon, and posed no threat. While trying to handcuff him, an officer laid on top of him and put him in a carotid hold, which restricts blood to the brain to render someone unconscious. After 15 minutes medical responders arrived and paramedics injected him with ketamine, which body camera footage shows it made his body go limp. Elijah McClain should be alive today. Photos from March for Elijah McClain, July 18th -
2020-07-01
Taking Action
This post was the first story I read regarding the murder of Elijah McClain. I was shocked that I found out about it through my friend’s instagram and not the news. This post showed me the power of social media and need for social awareness. In my view, this post indicates an additional way individuals are seeking social justice amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. -
2020-06-27
Aurora PD in riot gear, gassing & beating protesters
From original live post: Aurora PD in riot gear, gassing & beating protestors, in the minutes leading up to this magical standoff: https://www.facebook.com/brittneybuckley/videos/786032587995/?d=n “Dream On” by the same musicians a few minutes later: https://www.facebook.com/76400369/posts/786080332315/?d=n Violinist on the truck bed, who stopped the madness with his magic: Jeff “Maestro” Hughes Violinist accompanying him (who also played in the park as the riot cops approached): Josh Lee -
2020-06-27
Moment Violin vigil to honor Elijah McClain Interrupted by APD
Violin vigil to honor Elijah McClain interrupted by APD in full riot gear. Teargas the crowd. While violinists play on.