Say Their Names. Change the System.

More than ~1,000 people are killed by U.S. police each year, averaging around three fatal shootings per day. 

A non-governmental analysis suggests at least 300,000 people annually experience police force with ~100,000 injured in such encounters (e.g., tasers, chemical sprays, baton strikes, etc.).

Long-term datasets show thousands of fatal shootings with significant overrepresentation of Black, Hispanic, and Native American people in police-killing statistics.

DOJ investigations found systemic medical neglect in dozens of facilities, including:

Failure to assess medical emergencies

Ignoring repeated cries for help

Withholding medications

Incorrect dosages

Not treating chronic illnesses (asthma, diabetes, seizures, heart disease)

Ignoring symptoms until collapse

Students with disabilities are 2–3× more likely to be suspended.

Black disabled students are 3–5× more likely to face exclusionary discipline.

Thousands of children, including kindergartners, are restrained every year.

1 in 4 children restrained are ages 5–7.

Say Their Names Monuments and the Say Their Names Justice Initiative have supported more than 400 families through their combined community programs, advocacy efforts, and healing-centered initiatives.