After learning of his death, Sharisse Tracey, who has three Black sons, became even more terrified for her youngest son, who has autism. AdvertisementWhen I heard the final words of Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old Black man who died last August days days after being put in a chokehold by a white police officer, I heard my own 12-year-old Black son's voice. I worry about each of my black sons, but Elijah McClain made me realize I need to worry about my autistic child mostI have three Black sons. The death of Elijah McClain, who told cops he was "different" made Tracey realize her son could just as easily get pulled over. Editor's note: Elijah McClain was never diagnosed as having autism.

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