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Black Lives Matter: Stories from the Mothers | Oxford Union
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January 4, 2017
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In this historic event at the Oxford Union, mothers of the Black Lives Matter movement reveal their stories, and discuss why the movement is so important in modern society.
Valerie Bell, Mother of Sean Bell. In 2016, her son was killed unarmed on his wedding day. She founded the campaign group Mothers of Never Again.
Gwen Carr, Mother of Eric Garner. In 2014, her son was killed after being put in a chokehold whilst under arrest. She spoke at the 2016 DNC in support
of Hillary Clinton.
Sybrina Fulton, Mother of Trayvon Martin. In 2012, her son was killed by a nieghbourhood watch volunteer. She
is an advocate for gun control and criminal justice reform.
Geneva Reed-Veal, Mother of Sandra Bland. In 2015, her daughter was found dead in a prison cell three days after being arrested. She is a campaigner against police brutality.
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