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For coverage of awards received by PCRF, visit Honors and Art.
For information on the Philando Castile Peace Garden, visit the Philando Castile Peace Garden website.
For earlier news articles (2016-2020), visit the News Archive.
RECENT ARTICLES AND NEWS STORIES
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EVENTS
July 6: Restoration Day is about taking personal action and steps to build or restore relationships. The family of Philando Castile hosts an evening vigil at the Philando Castile Peace Garden every year on Restoration Day.
July 7: Unity Day demonstrates healing has begun. The Unity Day BBQ is held at Falcon Heights City Hall. The family of Philando Castile provides food and healing entertainment. All are welcome at both events. Join us for good food and community. "Can We Please Give the Police Department to the Grandmothers?" Book launch at Black Garnet Books, Apr. 7, 2023. Author Junauda Petrus in conversation with activist Valerie Castile.
INTERVIEWS
Valerie Castile and Jackie Carter on Black Press USA (September 11, 2020): Mother of Philando Castile and Law Enforcement Expert Jackie Carter on the issue of police shootings during traffic stops and how individuals can prevent them from happening. Posted via Facebook.
Vice News Tonight
(Jun. 4, 2020): George Floyd's killing has reignited calls for justice nationwide. VICE News speaks with Valerie Castile, who also lost her son, Philando Castile, to police violence in 2016. ![]() ‘We Have Had Enough’: Toolkit Seeks To Reduce, Prevent Police Shooting Deaths, CBS Minnesota, WCCO 4 (Feb. 28, 2019)
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