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TRIGGER WARNING: police brutality, racist violence

Jateik Reed and Ramarley Graham are two young black men who were attacked by the NYPD in the Bronx this week. The former was beaten by several police officers, and the latter was fatally shot in his own home, in front of his grandmother and 6-year-old brother. Occupy The Bronx organized a rally against police brutality on Saturday. The crowd chanted ”NYPD, KKK, how many kids have you killed today?”

Everyone, especially anyone who considers themselves a social justice advocate, needs to watch this video. And if you’re in NYC and you don’t have to work tomorrow morning, Take Back the Bronx has sent out a call for action at the courthouse, where a hearing is scheduled for Jatiek Reed (who is currently being held at Rikers):

Tomorrow, Monday, February 6, 9am, will be a hearing on his case.  His family and his lawyers want the community to come and PACK the courtroom.  And show the courts and the NYPD which side we’re on.  Bronx Courthouse 265 E 161st Street.

(via yesysabella)