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Nationwide protests have taken place since October 7 despite the disbanding of the controversial Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) police unit.

The demonstrators have been accused of attacking police stations and personnel. 

The rallies which are mostly attended by young people have become avenues to vent against corruption and unemployment. 

Rights groups say at least 15 people have been killed the demonstrations began in early October.

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Breonna Taylor's family is once again speaking out about new details regarding the murder of the 26-year old EMT after a new report reveals that she was actually still alive after being shot in her home.

On Monday (Jul 6), Breonna Taylor’s family, who is currently in a lawsuit against police and the city of Louisville, revealed that Taylor was actually still alive after being shot more than 8 times while sleeping in her bed and only succumbed to her injuries after being denied medical attention by the detectives. 

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Black people are dying from COVID-19 at a disproportionate rate.

We are dropping like flies, at the hands of police officers; and it seems as though a new traumatic Black murder gets recorded and goes viral every other day.

In addition to these devastating plights, Breonna Taylor has not even begun to receive an ounce of justice, after being murdered by Louisville officers; 19-year-old Black activist Toyin Salau's sexual assault and murder is collectively weighing heavy on our hearts; and not enough people are talking about Priscilla Slater, a Black woman recently found dead in her holding cell.

At the moment, many Black women are feeling vulnerable and disregarded.

This might not be the best time to release a patronizing, but \"honest\" opinion about how a Black woman should communicate.

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