PHOTOS: 3/20 Coalition remembers Osaze Osagie's death 3 years later with week of action
The 3/20 Coalition memorialized the three-year anniversary of Osaze Osagie, a Black man shot and killed by State College police in 2019, with a week of action titled "3 Cops, 3 Years, 3 Shots" from Monday, March 14 to Sunday, March 20, 2022.
Signs, memorial decorations sit under MLK Memorial tree at 'Reflect and Respect' event
Painted signs and other memorial decorations sit under the tree in the center of the MLK Memorial at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza in downtown State College, Pa. on Monday, March 14, 2022 — the day of the 3/20 Coalition's "Reflect and Respect" event.
Ellen Freeman paints Breonna Taylor sign at 'Reflect and Respect' event
Ellen Freman, 66, of State College, paints a sign designating the memorial to Breonna Taylor at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza in downtown State College, Pa. on Monday, March 14, 2022. The sign was created to replace a damaged one at the MLK Memorial — one of the purposes of the 3/20 Coalition's "Reflect and Respect" event.
Student 3/20 Coalition member plants candle during 'Reflect and Respect' event
A student member of the 3/20 Coalition plants a candle at the base of the MLK Memorial's tree — a part of the 3/20 Coalition's "Reflect and Respect" event on Monday, March 14, 2022 in downtown State College, Pa.
"Draw for Justice" Event, 3 Dots
Caleb Williams listens to Theo Ziegler as he reads aloud in the Children's Corner during the "Draw for Justice" event on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 in State College, Pa.
"Draw for Justice" Event, 3 Dots
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Theo Zeigler paints "BLM" on the community mural for Osaze Osagie during the 3/20 Coalition's "Draw for Justice" event on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 in State College, Pa.
3/20 Osaze Art Show
A painting depicting Osaze Osagie in the art gallery during the Osaze Art Show held by the 3/20 Coalition at the Schlow Center Region Library in State College, Pa. on Thursday, March 17, 2022.
3/20 Osaze Art Show
Leslie Laing, of State College, Pa., left, and Melanie Morrison, of Millheim, Pa. observe a poster titled "Reclamation: A Song for Osaze" during the Osaze Art Show held by the 3/20 Coalition at the Schlow Center Region Library in State College, Pa. on Thursday, March 17, 2022.
3/20 Coalition "Complacency Kills" rally, Anton Aluquin
Anton Aluquin (junior-immunology and infectious diseases), structural reforms committee chair for the 3/20 Coalition, speaks about efforts to pass “Osaze’s Law” during the coalition’s “Complacency Kills” rally, part of the coalition’s seven days of action titled “3 Cops, 3 Years, 3 Shots” in remembrance of the three-year “murderversary” of Osaze Osagie, on Saturday, March 19, 2022 in State College, Pa. Osagie, a black man with autism and schizophrenia, was shot and killed by State College police while being served a mental health warrant in 2019. Osaze’s Law aims to remove firearms from 302 warrants, which may be issued by various organizations to call for involuntary treatment of mental health patients and includes transportation of patients, often by police, to hospitals or mental health facilities.
3/20 Coalition "Complacency Kills" rally
3/20 Coalition members and supporters march down Allen Street during the “Complacency Kills” rally, part of the coalition’s seven days of action titled “3 Cops, 3 Years, 3 Shots” in remembrance of the three-year “murderversary” of Osaze Osagie, on Saturday, March 19, 2022 in State College, Pa. The rally started at the Allen Street Gates and moved down Allen Street to the State College Municipal Building and then to the apartment building where police shot and killed Osagie, a black man with autism and schizophrenia, while serving a mental health warrant in 2019.
3/20 Coalition "Complacency Kills" rally, Tierra Williams
Tierra Williams, a co-leader of the 3/20 Coalition, chants outside the State College Municipal Building as members and supporters march down Allen Street during the “Complacency Kills” rally, part of the coalition’s seven days of action titled “3 Cops, 3 Years, 3 Shots” in remembrance of the three-year “murderversary” of Osaze Osagie, on Saturday, March 19, 2022 in State College, Pa. The rally started at the Allen Street Gates and moved down Allen Street to the State College Municipal Building and then to the apartment building where police shot and killed Osagie, a black man with autism and schizophrenia, while serving a mental health warrant in 2019.
3/20 Coalition "Complacency Kills" rally
Tierra Williams, a co-leader of the 3/20 Coalition, holds a framed photo of Osaze Osagie as coalition members and supporters march down Allen Street during the “Complacency Kills” rally, part of the coalition’s seven days of action titled “3 Cops, 3 Years, 3 Shots” in remembrance of the three-year “murderversary” of Osagie, on Saturday, March 19, 2022 in State College, Pa. The rally started at the Allen Street Gates and moved down Allen Street to the State College Municipal Building and then to the apartment building where police shot and killed Osagie, a black man with autism and schizophrenia, while serving a mental health warrant in 2019.
3/20 Coalition "Complacency Kills" rally
Tierra Williams, a co-leader of the 3/20 Coalition, lays out a small memorial for Osaze Osagie in front of his old apartment building, in which he was shot and killed by State College police in 2019, during the 3/20 Coalition’s “Complacency Kills” rally, part of the coalition’s seven days of action titled “3 Cops, 3 Years, 3 Shots” in remembrance of the three-year “murderversary” Osagie, on Saturday, March 19, 2022 in State College, Pa. The rally started at the Allen Street Gates and moved down Allen Street to the State College Municipal Building and then to the apartment building where police shot and killed Osagie, a black man with autism and schizophrenia, while serving a mental health warrant in 2019.
320 Coalition Run to Remember Beginning of the Race
Attendees begin the the "Run to Remember" 5K on Sunday, Mar. 20, 2022 in Sidney Friedman Park in State College Pa. as part of the 3/20 Coalition's first annual Osaze Osagie Day of Unity.
320 Coalition Run to Remember Solange Sylvain Finishes Run
Solange Sylvain, a family member of Osaze Osaige completes the "Run to Remember" 5K on Sunday, Mar. 20, 2022 in Sidney Friedman Park in State College Pa. as part of the 320 Coalition's first annual Osaze Osagie Day of Unity
320 Coalition Run to Remember Jeanne Rockower Running
State College resident Jeanne Rockower begins the final kilometer in the "Run to Remember" 5K on Sunday, Mar. 20, 2022 in Sidney Friedman Park in State College Pa. as part of the 320 Coalition's first annual Osaze Osagie Day of Unity
Osaze Osagie Service, Choir
The choir from the Unity Church of Jesus Christ performs the praise and worship at the program hosted by the Osagie family at the Albright-Bethune United Methodist Church in State College, Pa. on Sunday, Mar. 20, 2022. The event was held on the three-year "murderversary" of Osaze Osagie. The service included prayers, readings and vocal performances from community members.
Osaze Osagie Service, Ezra Nanes
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Ezra Nanes, mayor of State College, Pa., is honored at the program hosted by the Osagie family at the Albright-Bethune United Methodist Church in State College, Pa. on Sunday, Mar. 20, 2022. Ezra proclaimed March 20 as "Osaze Osagie Day of Unity" in State College. The event was held on the three-year "murderversary" of Osaze Osagie. The service included prayers, readings and vocal performances from community members.
Osaze Osagie Service, Oríkì
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Segun Soetan performs the oríkì portion of the program hosted by the Osagie family at the Albright-Bethune United Methodist Church in State College, Pa. on Sunday, Mar. 20, 2022. The event was held on the three-year "murderversary" of Osaze Osagie. The service included prayers, readings and vocal performances from community members.
Osaze Osagie Service, Iyun Osagie
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Iyun Osagie, mother of Osaze, speaks at the program hosted by the Osagie family at the Albright-Bethune United Methodist Church in State College, Pa. on Sunday, Mar. 20, 2022. The event was held on the three-year "murderversary" of Osaze Osagie. The service included prayers, readings and vocal performances from community members.
