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In Solidarity for Black Women and Girls - May 21 is National Day of Action for Black Women and Girls. In cities across America, activists will unite to speak out about violence against our sisters. Not able to go to a rally? Participate on social media by using the hashtag #SayHerName. Take a look at how people across America are standing in solidarity. (Photo: Andy Katz/Demotix/Corbis)

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Remembering Michelle Cusseaux - On Wednesday, May 20, Michelle Cusseaux's mother speaks at a rally at Union Square in New York City. Cusseaux was killed by Phoenix police in August 2014, just days after Michael Brown's death. (Photo: Andy Katz/Demotix/Corbis)

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Black Women Matter - A sign in support of black women is held aloft in Union Square Park during a 'Say Her Name' rally on behalf of female victims of alleged police violence. (Photo: Andy Katz/Demotix/Corbis)

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Rallying Up - Kay Shaw of the National Black Programming Consortium opens a rally in Union Square Park on behalf of female victims of alleged police violence. (Photo: Andy Katz/Demotix/Corbis)

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Poetry in Motion - Playwright Eve Ensler with the mother of Michelle Cusseaux, killed by Phoenix Police Department during a mental health crisis.  (Photo: Andy Katz/Demotix/Corbis)

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#SayHerName - (Photo: Black Youth Project via Twitter)

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Stand Up for Black Women - (Photo: Andy Katz/Demotix/Corbis)

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R.I.P., Miriam Carey - Miriam Carey's mother tells her story in Union Square in New York City. Her daughter was killed by police in Washington, D.C., in 2013. (Photo: Andy Katz/Demotix/Corbis)

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#SayHerName - #RIPMichelleCusseaux (Photo: Andy Katz/Demotix/Corbis)

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@DaveID - (Photo: David Id via Twitter)

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@janetmock - (Photo: Janet Mock via Twitter)

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@rolandsmartin - (Photo: Roland S Martin via Twitter)

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@blackoutcollect - (Photo: Blackout Collective via Twitter)

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@Luvvie - (Photo: Luvvie via Twitter)

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@stilettochamp - (Photo: Downtown Abi via Twitter)

Photo By Photo: Downtown Abi via Twitter