Solange Knowles shared a rare message on social media in reaction to the fatal shooting of Sonia Massey.
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Solange Knowles reacts to Sonya Massey shooting
Solange Knowles took to Xformerly known as Twitter, on July 23 to share a message about the fatal incident and send support to Massey’s family.
“The first words Sonya Massey said at the front door were ‘don’t hurt me,’” Knowles wrote. “She was told ‘why would we hurt you, you called us.’”
Knowles added that these words apparently meant nothing. “when (you are) black and (a) woman in this country.”
“When those words protect you from being murdered in your kitchen, in your bedroom, with your babies, or on your lawn,” Knowles added. “What is ‘reconfirmation’ in this place?”
The singer concluded her message with: “RIP Sonya Massey, and much love and power to Sonya’s family on this journey.”
The first words Sonya Massey said at the front door were “don’t hurt me”
they told her “why would we hurt you, you called us”
when did those words mean anything when you are black and a woman in this country
when these words protect you from being murdered in your kitchen,…
—solange knowles (@solangeknowles) July 23, 2024
It’s worth noting that Knowles’ message about Massey’s death is the first time she’s posted on the platform since reposting a tweet on March 1st and posting your own message on February 20th.
Social media continues to weigh
Social media users reacted to Knowles’ message on comments section of her tweet. Many seemed to believe that the actions of the officer who shot Massey in his home were motivated by racial profiling.
“all this just because we are black”, one user wrote.
all this just because we are black.
— ⭒ (@torarmani) July 23, 2024
“This is why you need to pay attention to attempts to dismantle DEI/EEOC measures with colorblind theory. Acknowledging race is not racism, pretending others don’t have different experiences in life because of their race is. Without being able to acknowledge race, black men and women cannot talk about racism. If we can’t talk about racism, we can’t talk about how to prevent it. RIP Sonya Massey,” another user added.
This is why you need to pay attention to attempts to dismantle DEI/EEOC measures with colorblind theory. Acknowledging race is not racism, pretending others don’t have different experiences in life because of their race is. Without being able to acknowledge race, black men…
— Wren (@wrens_dens) July 23, 2024
Another user commented on the officer’s actions prior to the fatal shooting.
“The officer could have easily turned off the water if that were a problem,” they wrote.
The officer could have easily turned off the water if that were a problem.
— Htown vs tha 🌎 (@MackHardRd) July 23, 2024
Another user sent prayers to Massey’s family.
“These words are a powerful reminder of the systemic problems that persist. My heart goes out to Sonya Massey’s family and loved ones,” they added.
These words are a powerful reminder of the systemic problems that persist. My heart goes out to Sonya Massey’s family and loved ones.
— India Stock Price News (@sharepricenews) July 23, 2024
More information is reported about the deputy who killed the woman
As The Shadow Room As previously reported, 36-year-old Sonya Massey called police to her Springfield, Illinois, home on July 6. The woman believed an intruder was in or near her home.
When two deputies arrived, they reportedly assessed that she appeared mentally ill. Upon her invitation, they later entered her home and noticed that she had water boiling on her stove. Deputy Sean Grayson ordered Massey to turn off the stove, and when she complied, he threatened to shoot her in the face.
The officer eventually fired three shots at Massey; one of them hit her in the head. Body camera footage showed the second officer offering to help Massey immediately, but being denied by Officer Grayson. Despite later helping the woman, Massey was pronounced dead at a hospital about 25 minutes after the shooting began.
The officer was fired from the force and indicted on five charges, including three counts of first-degree murder, pending trial, for The Shadow Room. According to Fox 35 OrlandoGrayson “has been employed by half a dozen law enforcement agencies since 2020.”
He reportedly worked part-time at several “small police departments” and full-time at two “sheriff’s departments.”
The outlet adds that the Department of Justice has opened an investigation into the shooting. Meanwhile, Massey’s father, James Wilburn, is reportedly calling for Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell to resign.
“I want to tell you that the sheriff here is a disgrace,” Wilburn reportedly said. “This man (Grayson) should never have had a badge. And he should never have had a gun. He should never have had the opportunity to kill my son.”
Additionally, President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have reportedly called on Congress to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. According to the House Committee on the JudiciaryThe act strives to make it “easier for the federal government to successfully prosecute police misconduct cases, end racial and religious discrimination, and eliminate qualified immunity for law enforcement.”
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