Constance Malcolm

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
Sameer Rao  Jun 23, 2017 4:14PM EDT

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.”
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Sameer Rao  Jun 21, 2017 5:28PM EDT

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.”
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
Jen Marlowe, Amy Myers  Apr 12, 2017 2:12PM EDT

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.
A closeup of Constance Malcolm, a Black woman in a red shirt and black cap that reads "Don't Shoot"
Tiye Rose  Apr 12, 2017 1:58PM EDT

[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.
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Kenrya Rankin  Mar 27, 2017 12:07PM EDT

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.
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
Sameer Rao  Feb 3, 2017 11:20AM EST

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.
Protestors hold banner that says, "Rise up for Ramarley Graham"
Kenrya Rankin  Jan 17, 2017 11:49AM EST

NYPD Disciplinary Hearing Begins for Cop Who Killed Ramarley Graham

Officer Richard Haste shot the unarmed teenager in his home in February 2012.
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Sameer Rao  Sep 29, 2016 4:41PM EDT

After Release of Arrest Video, Ramarley Graham's Family Files FOIL Request to Uncover Truth

Graham’s family and supporters say that the video, which shows a paramedic putting a sheet over Graham’s face, indicates that he didn’t die in the hospital where police officials said he died.
Sameer Rao  Apr 26, 2016 11:46AM EDT

Ramarley Graham's Family, Activists Demand Accountability With #23Days4Ramarley Campaign

The actions, which started with a protest at New York’s City Hall on April 12, are one part of an ongoing campaign to seek justice for Graham’s death at the hands of an NYPD officer. 
Carla Murphy  Feb 13, 2015 9:00AM EST

8 Questions for Constance Malcolm, Grieving Mother Turned Activist

Bronx police entered the home of 18-year-old, unarmed Ramarley Graham and shot him to death. Three years later his mother, Constance Malcolm, settled with the city for $3.9 million. Here’s why she’s still fighting for police accountability.
Carla Murphy  Feb 3, 2015 10:25AM EST

Ramarley Graham's Family Settles for $3.9M With New York City; Pledge to Pursue Justice

Unarmed teen’s shooting helped galvanize New York City around stop-and-frisk reform in 2012.
Carla Murphy  Apr 16, 2014 7:00AM EDT

What's a Union For?

For their struggling communities, young workers of color are demanding more from their unions