History: November 22 (#2)

History: November 22 (#2)
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November 22, 2014 While playing with a toy gun in Cleveland, 12-year-old African American Tamir Rice is killed by a white police officer.

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On November 22, in the year 20 14: While playing with a toy gun in Cleveland, 12-year-old African American Tamir Rice is killed by a white police officer.

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Why November 22, 2014 matters: While playing with a toy gun in Cleveland, 12-year-old African American Tamir Rice is killed by a white police officer. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: November 22, 2014 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revo lution has connected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: While playing with a toy gun in Cleveland, 12-year-old African American Tamir Rice is killed by a white police officer. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Tamir_Rice (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)