On the quiet afternoon of February 23, 2020, that bright light was tragically and unjustly extinguished. While jogging through a neighborhood in broad daylight, Ahmaud’s life was viciously cut short by an unthinkable act fueled by racial prejudice and vigilantism. This singular tragedy sent immediate, seismic shockwaves across the nation and ignited a global movement. Ahmaud’s name became a rallying cry demanding systemic accountability and an urgent end to the racial violence and inequality that continues to plague communities. The pursuit of justice for Ahmaud was never just about a case—it became about confronting a difficult history and creating a future where every young person is afforded the right to simply run, live, and breathe without fear.