25th Archives

Remembering the 12 Students and Teacher Killed at Columbine on 25th Anniversary

Denver, Colorado – As the 25th anniversary of the tragic Columbine High School shooting approaches, the memory of the 12 students and teacher who lost their lives that day will be honored in a special vigil. This solemn event will serve as a remembrance of the lives cut short and an opportunity for the community to come together to reflect on the impact of that fateful day. The Columbine shooting, which took place on April …

25th Anniversary of Amadou Diallo Killing by NYPD Sparks Outrage and Protests

NEW YORK – It has been 25 years since the killing of Amadou Diallo, an unarmed Black man, by the New York Police Department sparked public outrage and protests in the city. The tragic incident took place in the Bronx, and the memory of Diallo’s death still resonates as activists continue to call for police reform and accountability. The killing of Amadou Diallo was a pivotal moment in the fight against police brutality and systemic …

25th Anniversary of Amadou Diallo’s Death Brings Power Players in Police Reform to The Bronx for Vigil After His Untimely Death

SOUNDVIEW, The Bronx – The 25th anniversary of the death of Amadou Diallo at the hands of police brought together influential figures advocating for police reform in New York City for a vigil in the Bronx. On February 4, 1999, Diallo, an unarmed 23-year-old, was killed by plainclothes police officers in a tragic incident where 41 bullets were fired. His mother, joined by other mothers who lost their sons to police violence, including Gwen Carr, …