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R.I.P to a Real brave smart black king
Anthony Parham
April 23, 2024 | Baltimore, MD
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Kalief Browder
1993 - 2015 (Age 22)
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Obituary
At 16, a time when most teenagers' worries primarily involve homework, Kalief Browder was dealing with something far more traumatic: imprisonment on Rikers Island for a theft charge he vehemently denied. Though the charge eventually was dismissed, he endured three years in prison awaiting a trial that never took place. Roughly two of those years were spent in solitary confinement, and the time Browder spent among others was riddled with violence from guards as well as other inmates.
On June 6, 2015, two years after his release, he took his own life.
Those who knew Browder believe his suicide was driven by the trauma he endured in prison. Jennifer Gonnerman, a contributor to The New Yorker who'd previously written about Browder's ordeal, visited his family's home in the Bronx after hearing of his death. During the visit, his relatives reminisced about the young man they'd lost.
"One cousin recalled that when Browder first got home from jail, he would walk to G.E.D. prep class every day, almost an hour each way," Gonnerman wrote after the visit. "Another cousin remembered seeing him seated by the kitchen each morning with his schoolwork spread out before him."
Guest Book
I just watched your story and I was in tears the whole time I'm so sorry for what happened to you and your family . In loving memory of a wonderful smart young man. The WORLD will love you and miss you always you were the chosen one. RIHP Kalief Browder you made a DIFFERENCE. I will never forget you I will continue to say your name.
Ms Lynn
September 03, 2023 | Atlanta, GA
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I just watched the Netflix documentary about Kalief and am sickened, saddened and astounded. No child should have ever endured what Kalief endured. I hope he is resting in peace. He would have done amazing things with his life. With my heartfelt thoughts and condolences. , I hope his mother and family are living with some peace. Andrea from Washington state
March 19, 2023
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His story has touched me in ways I would never be able to explain. May the most high restore is soul. He didn't get a chance.
Apryl Killebrew
August 18, 2022 | Millington, TN
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You were a hero!!! You will be a light that changes the world. Your name will ring forever.
Chandra Porsch
October 08, 2020 | Forsyth, GA | Acquaintance
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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cornelieus Fields
July 21, 2020 | Brother
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I posted his story on Facebook. My god this is heart breaking
Cornelieus Fields
July 21, 2020
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I want you to know ur story changed my out look on my own life and ur struggle probably saved my life. I love you Kalief. We never met and didn't need to. R.I.P. My friend, brother and inspiration.
David Merritt
June 24, 2020 | Calgary, AB
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Looking at your story breaks my heart. You weren't cursed baby but yet blessed..you stood up for what you believed in which was your truth..I wish I could have met you...I wish I could have helped...sitting here crying and I didn't even know you, but felt like I've know you for a lifetime... Tonight I'm going to lit a candle for you..may God keep you close handsome...
Layla Moore
June 07, 2020 | Paterson, NJ
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