justice4mikebrown:

micdotcom:

Many of us remember the names of victims of police abuse, like Michael Brown and Rekia Boyd, as well as those killed by vigilante violence, like Trayvon Martin and Jordan Davis. But it’s easy to forget the names of the women in these victims’ lives whose pain remains long after the media and the public move on.

In honor of Mother’s Day this Sunday, let’s take the time to remember those black women who have lost sons, daughters and partners to violence. Their stories are important.

Please do not forget the mothers who have been killed by police too!

Tarika Wilson

Yvette Smith

Miriam Carey

Tanisha Anderson

Alesia Thomas

Meagan Hockaday

Yuvette Henderson

Jeanetta Riley