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The murder of #DaunteWright is rooted in white supremacy and results from the intentional criminalization of Black and Brown communities. This system can’t be reformed. It must be dismantled and a real system of public safety rebuilt from the ground up. #DefundThePolice

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Sherrilyn Ifill

@SIfill_

Feb 19

Watched the #KimPotter sentencing hearing today. And the devastation of #DaunteWright’s family. And can’t help remembering the Somali-American police officer in Minnesota who also made a “mistake” shooting a white Australian tourist in an alley at night. Sentenced to 12.5 years.

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A son. A father. A brother. A partner. A Black man. 16 months is not enough. 16 months is not justice. #SayHisName #DaunteWright

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Ricardo Levins Morales Art Studio #UnionYes

@rlmartstudio

Apr 11

One year later. #DaunteWright should be alive. Policing must be abolished. “Until the killing of black men, black mother’s sons, becomes as important to the rest of the country as the killing of a white mother’s son. We who believe in freedom cannot rest" - Ella Baker

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The most dangerous commodity in America are the tears of a white woman. #DaunteWright

on Kim Potter being sentenced to 2 years in prison for killing #DaunteWright: "Judge Chu wants us to look at things through Potter's eyes? I say no. I will look at things through Daunte Wright's eyes. I can imagine the last thing Daunte Wright saw." #TheReidOut #reiders

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Warp CORE: Critical

@Critical_CORE

Feb 19

This 👇 is NOT Justice. #DaunteWright #DanteWright #KimPotter #KimPotterSentencing #CrystalMason #OurJusticeSystemIsBroken

The Black Minnesota cop who got scared & killed a white woman got 57 months in prison. The white Minnesota cop who got scared & killed a Black man got 16 months in prison. Even behind the "thin blue line," systemic racism is as clear as black & white. #KimPotter #DaunteWright

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DallasJusticeNow

@DallasJusticeN1

Feb 20

#DaunteWright is gone. His child will never know him. The veteran cop who killed an unarmed man will serve maybe 16 months. This is not justice.

Ngozi Chione

@ChioneNgozi

Feb 19

We are beautiful. We are precious. #DaunteWright mattered. #BlackLivesMatter

Taharka Anderson, M.A.Ed.

@taharkaanderson

Feb 19

Let us be clear that the verdict delivered by #JudgeChu in the murder of #DaunteWright by #KimPotter was no *mistake*. It's a reaffirmation of what we should already understand! The protection of white women & disregard for Black (male) life are foundational to U.S. social order.

Kim Potter’s two-year sentence, although mild in view of what she was convicted of doing, is excessive considering what she actually did. This was a purely accidental shooting. It was careless, it was horrific, it was tragic, but it wasn’t a crime! #KimPotter #DaunteWright

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Andy Ngô

@MrAndyNgo

Feb 19

Minneapolis: A store specializing in hair weaves and black beauty projects was looted. People on social media had earlier called for looting and rioting as revenge for Kim Potter’s two-year sentence. #DaunteWright #BLM. Video by

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Tallahassee Community Action Committee

@tallycac

Apr 11

Today marks 1 year since the senseless killing of Daunte Wright. Killer cop Kimmy Potter "mistakenly" fired a gun when she meant to use her taser. She was sentenced to only two years in prison, which is significantly below state guidelines. (1/2) #TCAC #DaunteWright

So why didn’t #DaunteWright’s mom (Katie Wright) tears draw sympathy from the judge?

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Wiktoria Luna

@wikimluna

Feb 19

Former police officer Kim Potter fatally shot Daunte Wright during a traffic stop and was sentenced to 2 yrs in prison. I see if you have an accident you get a harsh sentence but if you shoot,a judge is understanding and u get a few yrs #kimpotter #DaunteWright #prison #injustice

Aywon Williams

@AywonWilliams

Oct 28

Today would have been Daunte Wright's 22nd birthday. He was gone but never forgotten. Happy 22nd Birthday Daunte Demetrius Wright (October 27, 2000-April 11, 2021). #DaunteWright #BlackLivesMatter

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@StopVirtuaStalk

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#JusticeForDaunteWright was pulled over for air fresheners on his rear mirrors and detained for a bench warrant because the notice was not delivered. The police officer discharged a weapon leaving #DaunteWright lifeless. #JusticeForDaunteWright body was left unattended for 6 hrs.

Martin Luther King III

@OfficialMLK3

Apr 11

On the anniversary of #DaunteWright's death, I pray that his family - and all families who have lost loved ones to injustice and police brutality - are able to find strength and peace. Together, we can commit to fighting for peace and justice everywhere.

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Alice

StandWithUkraine

@JustMom_Ali

Apr 13

Kim Potter, Minneapolis Police Officer who killed #DaunteWright and will only serve 2 years in prison. For taking someone’s life. What’s your life worth? #BlackLifeMatters #JusticeReform #PoliceReform #ProsecutePolice #NoJusticeNoPeace