Over the weekend, many people celebrated the 1 year anniversary of the death of Breonna Taylor. Some celebrated with candles. Some with balloons and signs. As March 13, 2021 made a year since this horrific event, it also made it tough not to remember.
Breonna Taylor was killed by law enforcement as they wrongfully entered her home on a “no knock warrant”. Police busted through Breonna’s home while she was sleeping next to her boyfriend who heard the noise immediately. Because no names were mentioned upon entering, her boyfriend drew his gun right away. He wasn’t sure who had entered so he began to fire.
He shot several shots, striking a cop. In return, they fired many shots back at him. 8 bullets hit Breonna and she was pronounced dead on the scene while the boyfriend was arrested. Not understanding what truly happened, Breonna’s boyfriend was furious in tears asking the police what was going on.
Turns out they were on a search for her ex-boyfriend who allegedly was a drug dealer.
This event is one that aches in our heart for justice still hasn’t been served. Laws have been changed. Money has been given but justice has yet to be served. We will never forget this and we will never stop saying her name. Breonna represents more than herself. She, alone, represents the black woman and how we are treated in America. It’s still frightening and sickening to know a woman of color had her life taken in her bed, in the comfort of her home, without remorse.
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