Eric Garner

Eric Garner was an African American man whose death in 2014 after being placed in a chokehold by a New York City police officer sparked widespread protests and became a pivotal moment in the Black Lives Matter movement. Garner's last words, 'I can't breathe,' resonated globally, highlighting issues of police brutality and systemic racism in law enforcement. His case, alongside others, fueled demands for accountability and reform, making it a key reference point in ongoing discussions about racial injustice in America.