Protesters kneel in a Cincinnati street with fists raised, holding signs reading 'Justice for Sam' during a demonstration against police brutality.

On September 19th, a local activist group from Cincinnati will hold a march for victims of police brutality. The group, Awakened Cincinnatians, will bring together the families of Sam DuBose, John Crawford, Samantha Ramsey, and Tamir Rice on the two-month anniversary of Sam DuBose’s death. The group describes the event as "...a peaceful event with elders and children," adding: "We stand to show we are united. We march because we want justice. We want indictments, not just charges."

The Murder of Sam DuBose

Samuel DuBose was shot and killed by University of Cincinnati police officer Ray Tensing during a traffic stop in Mount Auburn on July 19. DuBose was unarmed and non-aggressive. Cincinnati police released body-camera footage of the shooting and subsequently indicted Tensing, reportedly fearing a repeat of the 2001 Cincinnati uprising that followed the killing of another unarmed Black man. Tensing did not spend 24 hours in jail before being released. For a full timeline of events, see Counter Current News.

Portrait of Samuel DuBose, smiling.

Portrait of John Crawford III, smiling.

The Murder of John Crawford

John Crawford III was shot and killed on August 5, 2014, inside a Walmart in Beavercreek, Ohio, while holding a toy BB gun. Another shopper, alarmed at the sight of a Black man holding what looked like a gun, called law enforcement. Responding officers did not ask him to drop the toy before opening fire. For the full story, see Counter Current News.

The Murder of Samantha Ramsey

Samantha Ramsey, a 19-year-old preschool teacher, was shot and killed while attempting to leave a party after an officer jumped onto the hood of her car. The officer claimed he was trying to stop her from driving away. Deputy Tyler Brockman of Boone County, Kentucky, remains a free man today. For more on Samantha Ramsey, see Counter Current News.

Portrait of Samantha Ramsey.

Portrait of Tamir Rice, smiling, seated in a restaurant.

The Murder of Tamir Rice

Perhaps one of the most horrifying cases of police brutality is that of Tamir Rice, a 12-year-old from Cleveland, Ohio, who was shot and killed on November 22, 2014, while playing with a toy gun in a park. Dispatch had told the responding officers the gun was probably fake; they opened fire within seconds of arriving on the scene. Both officers remain free to this day. Get the full story at Counter Current News.

July 31st: A Candlelight Vigil

You can follow the group on Facebook and Twitter, or visit their website at awakenedcincinnatians.com.

Logo of Awakened Cincinnatians, featuring a red anarchy symbol inside a stylized eye.