Dirk Tillotson

Death by Force

Dirk Tillotson, a well-known education advocate and founder of the nonprofit Great School Voices, was tragically killed on October 1, 2021, in his Oakland, California home. Tillotson, aged 52, was a tireless advocate for educational equity, particularly for Black, Latino, and low-income students. His death occurred during a home invasion robbery in the Maxwell Park neighborhood. According to reports, Tillotson heard a noise late at night and went to investigate, at which point he was confronted ...Read More

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