weavemama:

Erica Garner was dealing with stress from her father’s tragic death. Erica Garner had a sudden heart attack. Erica Garner had to deal with the NYPD following her around. Erica Garner had to see the hundreds of racist Internet comments that said her father deserved to die. Erica Garner had to read about the derogatory terms her family was called by racists. Erica Garner had to watch pro-police rallies mock her father’s death. Erica Garner had to witness her father’s killer get away with murder, and keep his job. Erica Garner continued to advocate against police brutality and for black lives. This beautifully ethereal soul has given so much to her community. She could have easily given up after her father’s murder, but instead she organized in New York City to fight against police brutality. She called out major politicians for not doing enough about her father’s death, and the thousands of other black lives that were taken by the hands of murderous police officers. She was a badass. But the stress is a killer. Dealing with racism is a killer. RIP Erica Garner. She didn’t deserve this.