We All We Got: How Black Twitter Is Leading The Investigation Into The Death Of #KennekaJenkins
The Kenneka Jenkins Story
The tragic death of Kenneka Jenkins story started innocently enough: a 19-year-old gets drunk and accidentally locks herself into a hotel freezer where she died. And if you listen to Chicago PD when the story initially broke, then that was the end of it. But that wasn’t enough for Black people on social media who started putting two and two together.
What follows is how Black people across the country are rallying together to force an investigation into the murder of an innocent 19-year-old. We will #SayHerName, find justice and force the police to do something.
Now, remember this moment someone tells us we don’t care about “Black on Black” crime.
There was the video that popped up of the hotel party that Kenneka was allegedly lured into, where you can hear cries for help in the background.
Kenneka got set up by one of her so called friends at a kickback in a hotel in Rosemont, IL.
— Muva (@yayaswh0) September 10, 2017
There’s whoever found this Twitter account laying out the possible details
#KennekaJenkins If anyone has any video footage that would be helpful to the investigation email info@BlackLivesMatterAtlanta.com 4048236674
— Official BLM Atlanta (@OfficialBLMATL) September 11, 2017
And there is a full-on investigation going on, leading authorities to look into the videos. This is black activism, black love and black help. This is what we do, y’all. Hit the flip for more.
Police reviewing Facebook Live video showing #KennekaJenkins – NY Daily News https://t.co/Qak3h2COCI
— Alexander R (@broskiialex) September 12, 2017
Police believe the teen was intoxicated and walked inside the freezer, her mother thinks something else happened https://t.co/wzGynLVBpW
— Minyvonne Burke (@minyvonneb) September 11, 2017
Apparently the family was advised 2 wait to file a missing persons report 👀 why? There is no mandatory waiting period in CHI #KennekaJenkins https://t.co/iBe83K21Tx
— FREE (@missfree) September 11, 2017
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#KennekaJenkins disappearance & difficulty in getting authorities to respond reflects pattern of disregard 4 safety of black women &girls… https://t.co/4LsF9C1Vj3
— Bree Newsome (@BreeNewsome) September 11, 2017
If you weren't aware, Chicago Police have largely stopped investigating murders. They'd rather we bleed out less work 4 them #KennekaJenkins
— vino (@VicMensa) September 12, 2017
So if Black Twitter hadn't spoken up, the cops would've believed #KennekaJenkins locked herself in the freezer & closed the case? pic.twitter.com/3GkZbA7Vxa
— rosechocglam (@rosechocglam) September 11, 2017
Why is social media doing a better investigation of #KennekaJenkins murder than ChicagoPD? Put those losers away already
— CaptivityTV (@CaptivityTV) September 11, 2017
The investigation for #KennekaJenkins or lack of one is a reflection of how violence against black female bodies is ignored or blamed on us.
— Saina (@Callmesaina1) September 12, 2017
#KennekaJenkins#SayHerName
Jenkins was "allegedly set up by her friends for $200 to be raped by a group of men"
where's the investigation? pic.twitter.com/Ixt2lmCUjH— jasmine salters (@backofftrack) September 11, 2017
Idk what the hold up is in #Chicago. Facebook & Twitter did the investigation & solved the crime for y'all !!! 😑🤦🏾♀️ #KennekaJenkins 🙏🏾
— ⭐️girl➖ (@yesimkaii) September 12, 2017
Chicago PD needs to step TF up and do the proper investigation for #KennekaJenkins . If they don't, it's up to us to keep her story alive.
— Court Kim (@TheCourtKim) September 11, 2017
#KennekaJenkins this hurts my soul. S/O to #BlackTwitter for their investigation on the rape and murder of this child. Rest Easy Baby Girl😪 pic.twitter.com/fTUfI0tHPR
— joyce jones (@joycejonesnlv) September 12, 2017
#KennekaJenkins was set up, raped, and murdered! Police claim she was drunk and walked into the freezer. #SayHerName https://t.co/aG1ak0Lhp8
— Dominique 🌹 (@dominique_mua) September 12, 2017
Why did it take so much for the police and the hotel to cooperate. They wont even say WHO found her body. #KennekaJenkins
— XxxTenActions (@AliefofFaith) September 12, 2017
#BlackLivesMatter the police in Chicago dismissed #KennekaJenkins at 1st and are only doing something cause we're not having it. @FBIChicago
— Vitamin Cee (@UglyByNature_) September 12, 2017
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