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  • Black woman in white shirt holds white sign with image of Black man while holding hand of Black boy with white sign in front of Black people in multicolored clothing holding white banner and walking on grey sidewalk

    Ramarley Graham's Mother Releases Internal NYPD Docs Critiquing Officers Involved in Son's Death

    Constance Malcolm: ”These documents only add to the evidence that both Sergeant Scott Morris and Officer John McLoughlin must be fired for the killing of my son Ramarley. They are a danger to public safety and should not continue to collect paychecks from the NYPD.”

    Sameer Rao Jun 23, 2017 4:14PM EDT
    Black woman in red-and-white-striped shirt standing in front of people in multicolored clothes and holding brown-framed portrait of Black man in Black tuxedo in front of blue background; Black woman in white shirt in front of grey sky and white house

    Gwen Carr, Constance Malcolm Criticize NYPD's Misconduct Deal With Tennis Vet James Blake

    “It’s disappointing that after receiving preferential treatment from the city, James Blake appears to be giving cover to the de Blasio administration for its complete lack of police accountability and transparency instead of supporting the demands of our families and communities for an end to police abuses against us.”

    Sameer Rao Jun 21, 2017 5:28PM EDT
    Ramarley Graham, wearing a black T-shirt, holds his little brother wearing a bow tie, his brother Chinnor Campbell, behind their grandmother Patricia Hartley, who is wearing a plaid shirt

    1 Teen, 6 Cops, 1 Bullet and 5 Years of a Black Family Screaming for Justice

    In a just world, Ramarley Graham would be celebrating his 24th birthday today. But in 2012, New York City police followed him home from a bodega, kicked in his door and killed him in front of his grandmother and little brother. We go inside his family’s five-year battle for some form of police accountability.

    Jen Marlowe Apr 12, 2017 2:12PM EDT
    A closeup of Constance Malcolm, a Black woman in a red shirt and black cap that reads "Don't Shoot"

    [VIDEO] Constance Malcolm, Mother of Police Slaying Victim Ramarley Graham, Talks About Her Family's Battle for Justice

    Ramarley Graham should be celebrating his 24th birthday today. But in 2012, NYPD officers kicked in the door of his Bronx apartment and fatally shot the unarmed 18-year-old. In honor of his memory, his mom, Constance Malcolm, spoke to Colorlines about her family’s five-year fight for answers.

    Tiye Rose Apr 12, 2017 1:58PM EDT
    People on a stage in front of microphones

    Mother of Ramarley Graham on Resignation of Her Son's Killer: 'New York City Should Be Appalled'

    The NYPD officer who killed Constance Malcolm’s son resigned to avoid punishment. Malcom says she is not done fighting. Watch her press conference.

    Kenrya Rankin Mar 27, 2017 12:07PM EDT
    Black woman in black jacket and red scarf holding white megaphone in front of supporters holding black and white signs with multi-colored text and an enlarged photograph of a Black man in an orange shirt

    5 Years After Ramarley Graham's Death, Supporters Still Demand Justice from NYPD

    Hundreds of protesters called on Mayor Bill de Blasio to fire Richard Haste, the NYPD officer who fatally shot Graham in 2012.

    Sameer Rao Feb 3, 2017 11:20AM EST
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