Activist

5 photos · 2021–2023

5 photographs tagged Activist, 2021–2023.

Courteney Ross and Toshira Garraway speak outside courthouse
Courteney Ross and Toshira Garraway are among protesters in downtown Minneapolis following the first day of the Kim Potter manslaughter trial. Potter was on trial for the April 11, 2021, shooting death of Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old man, in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.

Courteney Ross and Toshira Garraway at Daunte Wright protest, Minneapolis

Sign reading All Cops are Derek Chauvin
Protesters gathered outside the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis, Minnesota, holding signs that express solidarity with victims of police violence. One sign reads "All Cops Are Derek Chauvin," referencing the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murder in the death of George Floyd. The rally also called for charges against Minnesota State Trooper Ryan Londregan in the killing of Ricky Cobb II, who died on July 31, 2023, following a traffic stop.

“All Cops Are Derek Chauvin” Sign at Ricky Cobb II Rally

Activists speak asking for charges against police officer
Activists gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis to demand accountability in the death of Ricky Cobb II. The group urged Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty to charge Minnesota State Patrol Trooper Ryan Londregan, identified by the BCA, in Cobb's homicide. Toussaint Morrison, who had previously supported Moriarty's campaign, was present, calling on her to "do the right thing."

Speakers Address Crowd at Ricky Cobb II Rally in Minneapolis

Toussaint Morrison speaking at Ricky Cobb protest
Toussaint Morrison speaks at a protest outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis. Activists gathered to urge Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty to charge Minnesota State Patrol Trooper Ryan Londregan in the homicide of Ricky Cobb II. Morrison, who has a history of engagement with Moriarty, including work on her campaign videos, implored her to "do the right thing."

Toussaint Morrison Addresses Crowd Outside Hennepin County Government Center

Elizer Darris speaking at Ricky Cobb rally
Elizer Darris speaks at a rally outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis. The protest was organized to demand that the County Attorney charge Minnesota State Trooper Ryan Londregan in the death of Ricky Cobb II. Cobb, a civilian, was shot and killed during a traffic stop on July 31, 2023.

Toussaint Morrison Speaks at Rally Outside Hennepin County Government Center