Eric Garner

Eric Garner was a Black man who died in 2014 after a police officer used a chokehold to restrain him during an encounter in New York City. Garner was unarmed and had been suspected of selling loose cigarettes. His death was captured on video and sparked widespread protests, highlighting issues of police use of force and racial bias. The officer involved was not charged with homicide, leading to ongoing debates about police accountability and systemic inequality. Garner’s death became a symbol in the movement against police violence and racial injustice.