Remembering Eric Garner’s Chokehold Death: A Decade Later and “I Can’t Breathe” Still Echoes

The 10th Anniversary of Eric Garner’s Chokehold Death: An Opinion Editorial

Partly Cloudy Skies Over New York City

According to the National Weather Service, cloudy skies this morning will become partly cloudy this afternoon. High 78F. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph. However, the skies over New York City have been anything but clear for the past decade. The tragic death of Eric Garner ten years ago today sparked a movement that has not stopped.

“I Can’t Breathe”: A Rallying Cry

It was a shocking video that turned Eric Garner’s last words into a rallying cry for justice. “I can’t breathe” echoed across the country and around the world, as people demanded accountability for the excessive use of force that led to his death. But ten years later, have we made any progress?

The Fight for Police Reform

The death of George Floyd last year reignited the movement for police reform, but the fight for change has been going on for years. New York City has implemented some reforms in the wake of Eric Garner’s death, including the banning of chokeholds and the appointment of an independent monitor to oversee police misconduct. But there is still much work to be done.

The Impact of Garner’s Death

Eric Garner’s death had a profound impact on his family and community, but it also sparked conversations about race, policing, and inequality that are still ongoing. It was a tragic and unnecessary loss of life that should never be forgotten or minimized.

A Clear Sky?

As we mark the 10th anniversary of Eric Garner’s death, we must ask ourselves: what kind of society do we want to live in? Do we want to live in a world where police officers are able to use excessive force without consequence? Or do we want to live in a world where every life is valued and protected?

Eric Garner’s death was a wake-up call, and we must answer it. We must demand that our leaders take action to ensure that tragedies like this never happen again. We must stand up for justice, for equality, and for the basic human right to breathe.

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