Tamir Rice

A Black man wearing a white T-shirt that says "Tamir Rice Only" in black ink speaks at a protest
Bakari Kitwana  Oct 10, 2018 4:33PM EDT

Tamir Rice's Mom Wants to Know Why Another Ohio PD Hired the Troubled Cop Who Killed Her Son (Updated)

Timothy Loehmann, the former Cleveland police officer who fatally shot 12-year-old Tamir Rice in 2014, was offered a new police job at another Ohio department. Rice’s mother, Samaria, is demanding answers.
Black boy in navy-grey hoodie in front of brown tables and chairs and wall
Sameer Rao  May 30, 2017 3:09PM EDT

Cleveland PD Fires Timothy Loehmann—But Not for Killing Tamir Rice

His partner Frank Garmback received a 10-day suspension for actions related to Rice’s killing.
Illustration reads "The Talk" and shows Black boy with American flag on his shoulders, the names of people killed by police written on the stripes
Kenrya Rankin  Feb 20, 2017 3:32PM EST

'The Talk' Explores How Parents of Color Discuss Race and Policing With Their Children

The documentary premieres on PBS on February 20.
Text says: Prosecutors (also called district attorneys) can hold police accountable and end police violence. But they are not doing their job.
Kenrya Rankin  Oct 20, 2016 4:15PM EDT

New #VotingWhileBlack Video Highlights Importance of Local Prosecutor Elections

“The most powerful person is always the prosecutor, because he’s the only one that can put you in jail.”
Police car with lights on at night time crime scene
Kenrya Rankin  Sep 15, 2016 11:08AM EDT

Ohio Police Kill Tyre King, Boy With BB Gun

Many see parallels between the 13-year-old’s death and that of 12-year-old Tamir Rice.
Leslie Jones in black jacket with white shirt against dark gray background; Teyana Taylor in grey dress against white background
Sameer Rao  Sep 7, 2016 12:10PM EDT

Leslie Jones, Teyana Taylor Stand For Reproductive Justice at Cleveland Concert

New Voices for Reproductive Justice will present All Access 2016 this Saturday as part of its efforts to mobilize women of color in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
White and yellow text in front of brown background
Sameer Rao  Jul 7, 2016 12:33PM EDT

These '23 Everyday Actions' Have Compelled Police, White Supremacists and Vigilantes to Kill Black People

Mic’s new video breaks down the benign moves that, when committed by African Americans, provoke the wrath of structural racism.
Sameer Rao  May 4, 2016 11:26AM EDT

Smithsonian Wants to Preserve Gazebo Where Tamir Rice Was Killed

It’s unclear if the structure would stay in its current place or be relocated.
Kenrya Rankin  Apr 25, 2016 10:58AM EDT

City of Cleveland to Pay Tamir Rice's Estate $6 Million

The city reached a settlement with the family of the 12-year-old who was killed by Cleveland police officers.
Kenrya Rankin  Mar 29, 2016 11:56AM EDT

Watch This Group Update Hollywood Walk of Fame With Names of People Killed by Police

Indecline gives Tamir Rice, Aiyana Stanley-Jones and more the star treatment and declares that #BlackLivesMatter.
Kenrya Rankin  Mar 21, 2016 2:48PM EDT

Cleveland City Employee Fired for Saying 'Tamir Rice Should Have Been Shot'

EMS captain Jamie Marquardt posted the comment on his Facebook page, which is a violation of the city’s policies and procedures.
Sameer Rao  Mar 16, 2016 1:41PM EDT

Cleveland Prosecutor, Criticized for Clearing Cop Who Killed Tamir Rice, Defeated in Primary

Timothy McGinty faced protest and criticism from many, including Rice’s family, for mishandling the case of the 12-year-old who was shot dead by police in 2014. 
Kenrya Rankin  Mar 15, 2016 3:05PM EDT

Why Tamir Rice's Mom Hasn't Endorsed Anyone for President

Samaria Rice’s new essay breaks down what the candidates need to do to earn her support.
Kenrya Rankin  Feb 12, 2016 3:37PM EST

Cleveland Mayor Apologizes for Billing Tamir Rice’s Family for Emergency Care

Mayor Frank Jackson: “There was never any intent to send a bill.”
Kenrya Rankin  Feb 11, 2016 1:34PM EST

Cleveland Officials File $500 Claim Against Tamir Rice's Family for EMS

Rice died at the hands of a Cleveland cop. The city says his family needs to pay for emergency medical services. 
Kenrya Rankin  Jan 20, 2016 11:20AM EST

ICYMI: Watch Activist DeRay McKesson School Stephen Colbert on White Privilege

McKesson on privilege and racism: “Gotta create space for the conversation. We can’t address what we don’t talk about.”
Kenrya Rankin  Jan 6, 2016 2:19PM EST

Tamir Rice’s Mother Speaks Out About the Non-Indictment

She says the prosecutor was biased and that there has been little consistent support from local clergy.
Kenrya Rankin  Dec 29, 2015 9:39AM EST

Tamir Rice's Family: 'We No Longer Trust the Local Criminal Justice System'

A Cleveland grand jury opted not to indict the officers who killed Tamir Rice.
Kenrya Rankin  Dec 1, 2015 12:38PM EST

Tamir Rice’s Mother Testifies Before Grand Jury

From her attorney’s statement: “She had the opportunity to ask the grand jury to consider whether it could possibly be ‘reasonable’ or ‘justifiable’ for officers to speed across the grass when driveways were nearby, rush up to Tamir and shoot him immediately.”
Kenrya Rankin  Nov 30, 2015 12:36PM EST

Following Planned Parenthood Shooting Arrest, Colorado Cops Call Critics ‘Race Baiting Morons’

Colorado Fraternal Order of Police: “In yesterday’s heroic police action the shooter was given the opportunity to surrender. The choice to live or die was his.”