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America Cries Amid Need For Police Accountability

April 22, 2021 Andy Cabrera Black Lives Matter, justice, police accountability

On April 20, the prosecution gave their closing arguments against Derek Chauvin, the man who murdered George Floyd. The trial has been one of the most influential cases we’ve seen in the past 50 years and although Chauvin was found guilty on all charges, this isn’t the end. Ever… Read the rest at our website.

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America Needs To Open Its Eyes To The Reality Of Racism In This Country

September 5, 2020 Angelo Lopez racism, Black Lives Matter

As of today, Black Americans still struggle with fitting in a world dominated by a majority that has never been fair to them. Slavery might be gone, but nothing can erase and absolve its damage. Many White Americans feel under attack at any time they are reminded of their… Read the rest at our website.

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George Floyd’s Name Lives On During Nationwide Protests

June 1, 2020 Alexander Ontiveros Black Lives Matter, protests, George floyd, justice

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The 2020 Election Has Something New In Store

October 4, 2019 Annette Gonzalez Republican, presidential candidates, Democratic, 2020, Politics, Black Lives Matter, Elections, Voting, Vote, Trump

With almost a year until the 2020 presidential election, there is a war brewing right before our eyes. Twenty Democrats and Republicans will compete for one of the most important jobs in the world: President of the United States. This election is important for the Democratic Party because there’s… Read the rest at our website.

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The Problems With Using #AllLivesMatter

November 4, 2016 Sabrina Martin Black Lives Matter, Opinion, All Lives Matter, Forum

You’ve probably seen the hashtag #AllLivesMatter circulating around social media. The posts associated with this hashtag, primarily related to racial issues, are often rewarded with positive feedback and praise. You may agree with some of these statements and get involved with the movement. However, there is an issue that… Read the rest at our website.

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Black Lives Matter Movement Makes An Impact

September 9, 2016 Paulina Pierdant Black Lives Matter, Orange Is The New Black

In just a single episode from the newest season of Orange Is The New Black, the writers managed not only to kill one of its most cherished characters but to create conscience in its viewers about one of the most controversial topics discussed in our society today, the Black… Read the rest at our website.

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Media Shouldn’t Mute Or Devalue Our Voices

September 15, 2015 Nelson Underdue 0 Comments Black Lives Matter, Minimum Wages, Media, workers

With great power comes great responsibility. The American media has influence over how people think. Sometimes members of the media who are burdened with such power can use it irresponsibly, specifically when they antagonize social movements for change in America. McDonald’s restaurant staff has been lobbying for a higher… Read the rest at our website.

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