Deborah Cotton, a prominent African American writer and activist, became a victim of the largest mass shooting in New Orleans on Mother's Day 2013. In a critical condition, she publicly forgave the two young men accused of the shooting. Cotton's work had focused on reforming the New Orleans Police Department, which was put under federal oversight just prior to the event. Remarkably, she survived her injuries and later connected with fellow survivors, exploring the impact of the shooting and issues of racial violence.
Deborah Cotton, known as "Big Red," was one of the victims of the largest mass shooting in New Orleans's history on Mother's Day 2013.
Cotton survived after publicly forgiving the perpetrators, two young Black men, while she was in a critical state, showcasing her strength and resolve.
Much of Cotton's activism aimed to reform the New Orleans Police Department, which was placed under a federal consent decree prior to the shooting.
The public and media scrutiny following the shooting drew parallels to the Boston Marathon terrorist attack, emphasizing societal reactions to violence.
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