#BeforeYouWatch Helps Bring Unity In Laquan McDonald Tragedy

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Since video of the tragic killing of black 17-year-old Laquan McDonald of Chicago by a white police officer was released, people on social media have come together using the hashtag #beforeyouwatch. 

The Black Youth Project 100, an activist member-based organization of black 18-35-year-olds, has uploaded video love letters to black people on its Facebook page using the hashtag in an effort to encourage strength following the graphic video's release.

In one video uploaded on Tuesday, Charlene Carruthers, the national director of BYP 100, expressed support for McDonald's family.

"We are here to support in whatever way we can," she said.

Many others have used the hashtag to share their own words of encouragement and for motivation to keep fighting for justice.

Officer Jason Van Dyke was charged with first-degree murder in McDonald's killing earlier this week. 

Check out some of the #beforeyouwatch messages below:

#BeforeYouWatch #LaquanMcDonald #16at17 pic.twitter.com/8kJWHR7Awd
— BLACK POWER ranger (@MalcolmLondon) November 24, 2015

#BeforeYouWatch #LaquanMcDonald
Posted by BYP 100 on Tuesday, November 24, 2015

#BeforeYouWatch
Posted by BYP 100 on Tuesday, November 24, 2015

#BeforeYouWatch the video of CPD officer killing #LaquanMcDonald, watch this. Record your own using #BeforeYouWatch #BYP100
Posted by BYP 100 on Tuesday, November 24, 2015

#BeforeYouWatch the #LaquanMcDonald video, watch this. Record your own and tag #BeforeYouWatch and #BYP100
Posted by BYP 100 on Tuesday, November 24, 2015

#BeforeYouWatch Remember that #BlackTrauma is real. While watching, let your emotions flow but be cautious. https://t.co/60PEVPodXe
— True Believer? (@LoveMyOpinions) November 25, 2015

How many bloodied bodies must see before we realize it is real? Police brutality has always been real. #LaquanMcDonald #BeforeYouWatch
— PrestonMitchum (@PrestonMitchum) November 24, 2015

#BeforeYouWatch remember the names of #Rekia #Mya Hall & this violence happens to all Black people & we must stand for all of us to end it
— BLACK POWER ranger (@MalcolmLondon) November 24, 2015

#beforeyouwatch Please know that one, if not the only reason the cop was charged today was to stop us from protesting. #LaquanMcDonald
— Gina (@gennatay) November 24, 2015

#BeforeYouWatch #LaquanMcDonald warn the people on your timeline if you plan on sharing the video to avoid triggering or shocking them
— dude ass (@lowkeydimo) November 24, 2015

#BeforeYouWatch you aren't in any way obligated to argue w/convince your #TheyWouldNotHaveShotHimIfHe white peers.
— Julie B. Jones (@jujus__beans) November 25, 2015

I can't watch it ... I have already seen it too many times ... #LaquanMcDonald #BeforeYouWatch
— weusi / tiud noceht (@weusib333) November 25, 2015

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