Monthly Archives: June 2020

Stephon Clark’s initials – SAC – spelled the nickname of his hometown, but his nickname was “Zoe Blow.” The 22-year-old and his brother grew up with his grandmother in Sacramento, where he was a funny student, an aspiring athlete, and … Continue reading →

Keith Lamont Scott was a family man. The 43-year-old security guard had been happily married for 20 years and had seven children. He cheered his sons at football, helped them detail cars, and participated in dance-off videos with his daughters. … Continue reading →

Terence Crutcher was a big dude. The 40-year-old Tulsa resident, one half of set of twins, had had run-ins with the police since his teens (although that was not uncommon in this city, with its long history of racial tensions), … Continue reading →

Jordan Edwards was, in the words of his coach, “a kid who did everything right.” The 15-year-old grew up in a loving suburban Texan home with his mom and dad and brothers. Jordan was always in a great mood had … Continue reading →

Diamond Reynolds was talking about getting married to her boyfriend. Growing up poor and Black in Saint Paul, she knew her way around homeless shelters and the omnipresent threat of the police. She met nice guy who worked for the … Continue reading →