 12-year-old Tamir Rice loved playing with Legos, watching curious George cartoons, and competing in sports. He spent much of his time playing football, basketball, and soccer, and swimming at local rec centers. He looked up to professional athletes. He would have challenged LeBron James, his grandmother, Majlalda, one or Davis left. Tamir was one of the tallest sixth graders in his elementary school. His family described him as persistent, disciplined, and affectionate. He was involved in arts and crafts, and sculpted pottery, and crocheted embroidery for his mother, Samaria Rice. Tamir still got scared by watching scary movies with his 16-year-old brother, and would crawl into bed with his mother at night. Tamir was shot and killed by officers in a city park in Cleveland, Ohio. Officers responded to a call of someone with a gun. Possibly fake. Tamir was playing with a BB gun. Following investigation, the officer's response was deemed reasonable. Today, standing up for the rights of those who are marginalized and discriminated against in our communities and nation is more important than ever. Please support these organizations and learn more about the countless ways racism and bigotry affect this country.