BY: Denver Sean
Published 7 years ago
With heavy hearts we report that Erica Garner passed away this morning.
The activist and daughter of Eric Garner suffered a heart attack earlier this week.
Within minutes of the announcement of her passing, the administrator of her Twitter account drew ire over a post requesting that only Black journalists reach out to the family.
Out of respect to Erica please do not request comment if the journalist is not Black.
— officialERICA GARNER (@es_snipes) December 30, 2017
While some were offended, many came to the family’s defense.
https://twitter.com/Tea_SweetZ/status/947141983449108482
https://twitter.com/dwyercd/status/947234772459417601
https://twitter.com/PaulHarris53/status/947156221160710144
Out of respect, I as a puertorriqueño am unfollowing the deceased warrior.
— Gerson Borrero (@GersonBorrero) December 30, 2017
Out of respect for Erica, delete this tweet and go tell the hospital room hanger-on who told you to tweet that, Erica deserves better than to end on a racist note.
A really heart-felt unity has blossomed around her; she commands respect from all quarters. Don’t stink it up.
— #SmashTheDuopoly? (@LianaCorr) December 30, 2017
https://twitter.com/MyDelusi/status/947203544024797185
How do you feel about ‘Erica’s’ Black-only journalist request?
