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Who is Tamika Pratt?

Tamika Pratt is a fictional young Black woman who is gunned down by the police when she is found sleeping in her car. One of the main characters in the series, Olivia, is particularly shaken by this incident because her experiences could have turned out to be like Tamika’s had she not been the daughter of Laura Fine-Baker.

Who pitched Tamika Pratt's storyline?

However, you would be surprised to know that the showrunner Nkechi Okoro Carroll had pitched Tamika Pratt’s storyline to the writers in March 2020, before the tragic Floyd incident shook the nation.

Why did Olivia leak Tamika Pratt's bodycam?

As we know, Olivia leaks the bodycam footage of Tamika’s killing from her mother’s computer to ensure that the police officer responsible for the young woman’s death is brought to justice.

Why does Tamika lose her life in the movie?

We learn that the young woman was also intoxicated but chooses to sleep instead of driving any further. Unfortunately, she loses her life anyway because a police officer shoots her.

What is Olivia's podcast about?

Olivia decides to talk about the injustice meted out to Tamika in her podcast, which snowballs into the ‘Justice for Tamika’ movement . In the wake of the murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, several TV shows incorporated the Black Lives Matter movement, systemic racism, and police brutality.

Who was the black teen killed in 2021?

On April 20, 2021, another Black teen, Ma’Khia Bryant, was fatally shot by the police in Columbus, Ohio. This particular incident occurred only half an hour prior to Derek Chauvin being pronounced guilty in the court of law for the murder of George Floyd.

Who is Alan Page?

Alan Cedric Page (born August 7, 1945) is an American retired jurist and former professional football player. He gained national recognition as a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) during 15 seasons with the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears, and then embarked on a legal career.

Who was the Vikings player representative?

Page was National Football League Players Association player representative from 1970 to 1974 and in 1976–1977, and a member of the NFLPA Association Executive Committee from 1972 to 1975. He was named to the Vikings' 40th Anniversary Team in 2000.

Who is Alan Page married to?

President Donald J. Trump presents the Medal of Freedom to Alan Page Friday, November 16, 2018, in the East Room of the White House. Alan and Diane Sims Page were married from 1973 until her death in 2018.

Who was the first defensive player to win the MVP Award?

Page was the first defensive player to win the MVP Award and only Lawrence Taylor has done it since. He is a member of both the College Football Hall of Fame (1993) and the Pro Football Hall of Fame (1988), and is considered one of the greatest defensive linemen ever to play the game.

How many years did Marzell Milloy play football?

Lawyer Marzell Milloy (born November 14, 1973) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL) for fifteen seasons. He played college football for the Washington Huskies, and earned All-American honors.

Who was the starting safety for the Patriots?

Throughout training camp, Milloy competed to be the starting strong safety against Terry Ray. Milloy impressed the Patriots' coaching staff during the preseason and was able to make a case for the starting role. Defensive backs coach Bill Belichick lobbied for Lawyer to be the starter, but head coach Bill Parcells opted to name Terry Ray the starting strong safety to begin the regular season instead.

Where does Milloy live?

Milloy married his college girlfriend, Claudine, who was a two-time All-American for Washington in track. Milloy and his wife currently reside in Redmond, Washington and have four daughters named Amirah, Kiki, Tia, and Breya. Amirah is currently an outfielder for the Washington Huskies softball team.

Where is Larry Milloy from?

Milloy was born in St. Louis, Missouri. He was raised by his parents Mae Blakeny and Larry Milloy. His mother was 15 at the time of his birth and his father was a senior in high school. Larry Milloy served in the Army for six years. Milloy has a younger brother named Galvin and grew up in Tacoma, Washington. Both his parents struggled with drug addiction during his childhood and his father was arrested for conspiracy to receive a controlled substance and was incarcerated for 2½ years when Lawyer was 15. Larry Milloy was arrested after signing for a large package of narcotics that came in the mail and was immediately arrested by police. Milloy moved in with his best friend during high school after a court hearing declared his mother an unfit parent and made Lawyer a ward of the state. His younger brother moved to St. Louis with their grandmother. His mother's drug use worsened and she moved to Trenton, New Jersey and worked as a janitor. During his senior year of high school his family was reunited after his father was released from prison. His parents changed their lives and credit Lawyer for inspiring them.

Who was the Patriots defensive coordinator in 2001?

The New England Patriots hired former Cleveland Browns' defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel as their defensive coordinator in 2001. Crennel opted to retain Milloy and Tebucky Jones as the starting safeties. Milloy and Jones started alongside cornerbacks Ty Law and Otis Smith in 2001.

Who was the Patriots' starting safety in 2000?

Head coach Bill Belichick named Milloy the starting strong safety to start the season, alongside free safety Tebucky Jones. On November 19, 2000, Milloy collected a season-high 13 combined tackles, forced a fumble, and also made an interception during the Patriots' 16–13 win against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 12.

Who intercepted the pass by Mike Tomczak?

Milloy intercepted a pass by Steelers' quarterback Mike Tomczak, that was intended for wide receiver Andre Hastings, in the third quarter. The following week, he made seven combined tackles as the Patriots defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 20–6 in the AFC Championship Game.