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Berkeley Vigil: Justice for Anita Gay! Justice for Oscar Grant!
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Monday, February 16, 2009
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5:00 PM
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Vigil Monday, Feb 16th @ 5pm
Martin Luther King Blvd & Ashby in Berkeley
Martin Luther King Blvd & Ashby in Berkeley
WE WILL NOT FORGET!
On February 16, 2008, Anita Gay- grandmother and longtime Berkeley resident- was shot in the back and killed on her front porch by a lone Berkeley police officer. The bullets passed through her into her apartment, grazing her daughter’s face and narrowly missing her grandchild. The police claim the shooting was justified. The media demonized the family and blame the shooting on Anita.
Many neighbors saw what really happened.
The police report was a cover up and a lie. Anita called the police for help. She should have not been killed. The officer who killed her and the Berkeley Police Department must be held accountable. Her family, friends, and supporters have organized to demand justice. We need better jobs and housing, not more racist cops and excuses. We need your help.
WE MUST STAND UP!
Too many people have been killed by the police. We haven’t forgotten Gary King Jr., Jose Luis Buenrostro, Casper Banjo, Jody Woodfox, and so many others. One year after Anita Gay was shot in the back by a Berkeley cop, join family, friends and supporters of Anita Gay to celebrate her life, mourn her loss, and demand an end to racist police brutality and murder.
On February 16, 2008, Anita Gay- grandmother and longtime Berkeley resident- was shot in the back and killed on her front porch by a lone Berkeley police officer. The bullets passed through her into her apartment, grazing her daughter’s face and narrowly missing her grandchild. The police claim the shooting was justified. The media demonized the family and blame the shooting on Anita.
Many neighbors saw what really happened.
The police report was a cover up and a lie. Anita called the police for help. She should have not been killed. The officer who killed her and the Berkeley Police Department must be held accountable. Her family, friends, and supporters have organized to demand justice. We need better jobs and housing, not more racist cops and excuses. We need your help.
WE MUST STAND UP!
Too many people have been killed by the police. We haven’t forgotten Gary King Jr., Jose Luis Buenrostro, Casper Banjo, Jody Woodfox, and so many others. One year after Anita Gay was shot in the back by a Berkeley cop, join family, friends and supporters of Anita Gay to celebrate her life, mourn her loss, and demand an end to racist police brutality and murder.
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200 protesters blocking street in downtown Berkeley
Oakland Tribune
Posted: 01/30/2009 09:40:17 PM PST
Updated: 01/30/2009 09:40:17 PM PST
About 200 protesters are gathered in the 2100 block of Allston Way blocking the street near the downtown Berkeley BART station.
Police brass are giving the order over the PA of "unlawful assembly."
Police are calling for every available unit of the Berkeley Police Department to assist but have not called for aid from other police departments.
Oakland Tribune
Posted: 01/30/2009 09:40:17 PM PST
Updated: 01/30/2009 09:40:17 PM PST
About 200 protesters are gathered in the 2100 block of Allston Way blocking the street near the downtown Berkeley BART station.
Police brass are giving the order over the PA of "unlawful assembly."
Police are calling for every available unit of the Berkeley Police Department to assist but have not called for aid from other police departments.
For more information:
http://www.insidebayarea.com/oaklandtribun...
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