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How the Murder of Daunte Wright Pushed Black America To the Breaking Point
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How the Murder of Daunte Wright Pushed Black America To the Breaking Point

Police shot and killed 20-year-old Daunte Wright miles away from where the Derek Chauvin trial is currently taking place, and protests have already sparked.

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Apr 12, 2021
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Family provided photo of 20-year-old Daunte Wright and his 1-year-old son.

For my entire life, I have watched young people be murdered at the hands of police. 

I was twelve years old when Tamir Rice was murdered. 

I was thirteen years old when Sandra Bland was murdered. 

I was eighteen years old when Breonna Taylor was murdered.

For as long as I can remember…

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