Say Their Names Monuments Initiatives
Monuments & Memorials
• Create public spaces, such as memorial parks or statues, dedicated to individuals whose lives were taken.
• Design virtual monuments that could be accessed globally, including interactive websites, 3D models, or AR experiences, allowing people to virtually visit and engage with the stories.
Community Involvement
• Collaborate with impacted families, activists, and local communities in the design and location selection process.
• Host public ceremonies or events for unveiling, encouraging collective remembrance and reflection.
Storytelling
• Include personal stories of those lost, shared by their families and loved ones, in both written and multimedia forms.
• Use art, poetry, music, fashion and digital media to tell the stories of the victims and survivors, giving them a platform to be remembered beyond statistics.
Educational & Advocacy Component
• Partner with educational institutions to create informative plaques or digital guides alongside the monuments, explaining the broader context of police brutality, systemic violence, and the importance of change.
• Use these spaces to advocate for policy changes and social justice, with links to petitions, activist organizations, and calls to action.
• Develop downloadable eBooks and resource guides for individuals, organizations, and families to learn more about dealing with trauma, the justice system, and effective advocacy.
Healing & Support
• Establish the monuments as places of peace, reflection, and healing for those affected by violence, offering support resources for mental health, community organizing, and advocacy.
• Create a virtual space for grief support groups, workshops, and healing activities where individuals can share experiences and support one another.
Events
• Host commemorative events monthly, quarterly, annually and nationally to celebrate the lives and legacies of those lost, such as "Say Their Names" vigils, festivals, or marches.
• Host virtual town hall meetings each month to provide a space for families, activists, and community leaders to discuss their struggles, share updates, and plan future advocacy efforts.
Surveys and Data Collection
Collect data on the impact of violence on families and communities, including mental health effects, needs for support, media, and effectiveness of advocacy actions.
Calendar of Events
Develop a centralized calendar to highlight important dates, such as Angelversaries (the anniversaries of lives lost), birthdays, and national days of remembrance or action.
Say Their Names Tribute Book and Calendar
Compile a comprehensive tribute book, featuring the stories, images, and legacies of those lost to police brutality, gun violence, and pedestrian fatalities. It will include personal stories, testimonials from families, and community tributes.
Ebook: https://bit.ly/SayTheirNamesEbook2025
Hard Copy: https://bit.ly/2025saytheirnamestributebook
Say Their Names Calendar: https://bit.ly/2025saytheirnameswallcalendar
Team
Ashley McKenzie Smith
LaQuana "LApink" Alexander
Ashley McKenzie Smith
Impacted Family- Mother of Jaylin McKenzie
Founder, Organizer of Say Their Names Monuments
Vakelvion Holmes
LaQuana "LApink" Alexander
Ashley McKenzie Smith
Impacted Family- Mother of Eric Holmes
Social Media Engagement
Meg Keller
LaQuana "LApink" Alexander
LaQuana "LApink" Alexander
Community and Legal Liaison
LaQuana "LApink" Alexander
LaQuana "LApink" Alexander
LaQuana "LApink" Alexander
Street Groomers
Community Organizer