Breonna Taylor

Breonna Taylor

victim United States

Breonna Taylor was a 26-year-old African American woman who was tragically shot and killed by police in her home in Louisville, Kentucky, during a botched raid on March 13, 2020. Her death became a pivotal moment in the Black Lives Matter movement, sparking widespread protests against police brutality and systemic racism. The circumstances surrounding her death drew national attention and led to calls for police reform and justice. Taylor's name has become synonymous with the fight for racial justice and accountability in law enforcement.

Born on Jun 05, 1993 (32 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.03%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
1,287,103
Power
28,832$
Sentiment
7.20
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 4 8.00 0.14% +10% 67,886,011 105,250 $2,700,000 4,186$
United States 3 7.67 0.09% +10% 331,002,651 339,648 $21,000,000 21,549$
Iceland 1 9.00 0.06% +0% 341,243 200 $24,000 14$
Canada 1 9.00 0.06% +0% 38,005,238 23,547 $1,700,000 1,053$
Norway 1 7.00 0.08% +0% 5,421,241 4,296 $403,000 319$
India 1 7.00 0.06% +0% 1,380,004,385 814,162 $2,900,000 1,711$
Totals 11 1,822,660,769 1,287,103 $28,727,000 28,832$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

United States United States: Sherald’s blockbuster show was scheduled to run at the National Portrait Gallery through February 2026, bringing together her portraits of the former First Lady Michelle Obama and Breonna Taylor. 5

CNN: Artist Amy Sherald cancels major Smithsonian exhibition, citing censorship

Norway Norway: Breonna Taylor was shot and killed during a police raid while she was sleeping with her boyfriend. 7

Aftenposten: Ekspolitimann dømt etter at Breonna Taylor ble drept

United States United States: Breonna Taylor was shot and killed during a botched police raid, sparking nationwide protests against racial injustice. 9

CNN: Brett Hankison: Judge gives ex-officer nearly 3 years in Breonna Taylor raid, rebuffs DOJ call for no prison time

Iceland Iceland: Breonna Taylor was a 26-year-old Black woman who was shot and killed by police during a botched raid on her home in Kentucky in 2020. 9

Morgunblaðið: Fara fram á eins dags dóm í máli Breonnu Taylor

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Breonna Taylor became a face of the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020 following her death during a police raid. 9

BBC: US seeks one-day prison for officer convicted in botched raid