Protest against police shooting of Sophia Cook (December 16, 1989) – Put Your Guns Away

In response to the October 27, 1989, police shooting of 23-year-old Black woman Sophia Cook, the Black Women’s Collective organized the Women’s Coalition Against Racism and Police Violence. This coalition of 35 women’s and progressive organizations brought people together on December 16, 1989, to demand police accountability and an end to police brutality against Black people. This photo shows banners demanding that police put their guns away and calls for an Independent Civilian Review.