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Protesters march in cities across the country to demand justice for Breonna Taylor, one year after she was shot and killed by cops during a botched raid
Demonstrators demanded justice and police reforms as they protested in New York City, Atlanta, Louisville and Grand Rapids, Michigan
Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old black woman, died on March 13, 2020 when she was mistakenly shot and killed by officers during a botched raid of her apartment
On Saturday, Taylor s mother Tamika Palmer led hundreds marching behind a large purple banner with an illustration of Taylor s face Eyes are on Louisville, Kentucky, today so let s show America what community looks like, said Taylor´s aunt, Bianca Austin
Breonna Taylor marches turn ugly: LAPD patrol car runs over two protesters and armed activists shut down Louisville roads as thousands take to the streets on the anniversary of her death
Breonna Taylor was shot dead by police during a botched raid in Louisville, Kentucky on March 13, 2020
Thousands joined marches across the country to commemorate the first anniversary of her death Saturday
Protesters took to the streets to demanded police reform and an end to racial injustice
While a majority of the demonstrations were peaceful, some spiraled out of control
In LA, two demonstrators were seen smashing the hood of a cop car before it accelerated running them over
Last summer, the city of Austin, Texas, slashed the budget for its police department. More recently, the city council voted on a new way to spend some of that money. KUT reporter Audrey McGlinchy explains what other changes have taken place in Austin. A powerful new player is joining calls for reparations for Black Americans: the American Civil Liberties Union. Civil rights attorney Deborah Archer the ACLU s newly elected board president and the first Black person to assume that role explains the organization s new stance. In participating regions, you ll also hear a local news segment that will help you make sense of what s going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.