The Say Her Name Laken Riley Shirt has become a trend since American far-right politician Marjorie Taylor Greene wore it to honor slain Georgia nursing student Laken Riley when President Biden delivered his State of the Union address Thursday.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Say Her Name Laken Riley Shirt Meaning
The t-shirt features the words “Say Her Name Laken Riley” in which the name of Laken Riley is in red.
Laken Riley is a 22-year-old nursing student at Augusta University. She was tragically murdered while jogging near the University of Georgia (UGA) campus. Jose Antonio Ibarra, 26, was arrested on murder and assault charges, according to federal investigators. He entered the United States illegally in 2022 and had previously been arrested. This incident has become a focal point for political discussions surrounding immigration policies in the United States.
Greene confronted Biden as he approached the lectern and gave her one of the pins, which he accepted. Greene told Biden: “Laken Riley. Say her name Mr. President”.
President Biden mentioned Laken Riley in his State of the Union address and linked her death to immigration concerns. However, he appeared to mispronounce Riley’s name.
“Lincoln Riley, an innocent young woman who was killed by an illegal. That’s right. But how many of the thousands of people are being killed by illegals.” Biden said.
Greene was not satisfied with this. She shared in a tweet sent out during the State of the Union: “Utter disrespect. Joe Biden gets Laken Riley’s beautiful name wrong”.
The Marjorie Taylor Greene Say Her Name Laken Riley Shirt is an appropriation of the Black Lives Matter movement’s chant, designed to give voice to women who have been killed by police.
The slogan “say her name” became associated with social justice campaigns following the 2015 murders of Sandra Bland, who was discovered dead in a Texas jail cell, and Michelle Cusseaux, 50, who was killed by Phoenix police that same year.
Say Her Name Laken Riley Shirt is thoughtful to pay tribute to Laken Riley yet sarcastic enough to criticize Biden’s handling of border issues.
Product Detail
Have a look at the detailed information about Say Her Name Laken Riley Shirt below!
Material | 100% Cotton |
Color | Printed With Different Colors |
Size | Various Size (From S to 5XL) |
Style | Hoodies, Tank Tops, Youth Tees, Long Sleeve Tees, Sweatshirts, Unisex V-necks, T-shirts, and more. |
Brand | TShirt At Low Price |
Imported | From the United States |
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