Divest from Policing: Advancement Project Natl Ofc’s Demands Following the Killing of Breonna Taylor

In June, Advancement Project National Office, a coalition of celebrities, and grassroots organizers hosted a virtual town hall calling attention to the unjust killing of Breonna Taylor and the need for systemic reform of the nation’s legal system. The #SayHerName: National Town Hall for Breonna Taylor, co-hosted by Advancement Project National Office, the Movement for Black Lives (M4BL), Black Lives Matter – Louisville, Black Womxn and The Root, detailed why Louisville Metro Police Department police should be charged for entering Breonna Taylor’s home with an illegal warrant and killing her while she was sleeping in her bed. The effort compelled the 1,000+ participants to take action on the following demands: 1.) Defund the police 2.) Require #PoliceFreeSchools 3.) End qualified immunity 4.) Ensure elected officials refuse and return police union donations 5.) End 287 (g) programs 6.) Provide reparations for state violence against communities of color