By: Meredith Stewart
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By: Dana Bahng
It's only been 220 days since the death of George Floyd. BLM is alive and well, but we're certainly not hearing about it from the mainstream media. As expected, coverage by mass media has completely vanished in the drama and aftermath of the 2020 election. It's so disappointing to see a mainstream news network like CNN covering nothing but Trump, 24/7, when there's plenty of other news that needs attention right now.
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By: Yewon Lee
First, what even is performative activism? With the rise of mass social media and networking, activism and awareness can easily be spread through the internet.
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By: Zuha Jaffar
It’s incredibly crucial to stay educated on the Black Lives Matter movement, along with racial injustice that so clearly remains in this country. Below are summaries of the movies I’ve watched and books I’ve read that have helped me understand these complex topics a great deal better.
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By: Logan Amos
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By: Emily Qian
Black Lives Matter is movement started to protest against police brutality against the African Americans in the United States. After the death of George Floyd, a man who was killed while at the hands of the police, protests and riots have started in more attempts to stop what has been happening. These pictures depict protests from around the nation.
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By: Yewon Lee
I would like to highlight one impactful work of art that brings light to the continual African American endeavor for racial and economic equality through a historical display.
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Many of the recent protests have included vandalism, especially on small businesses in cities. I spent time in Durham and would like to share my favorites with you. Some of these were taken by me, others I got off Instagram. Check out more at #plywoodmural on Facebook or Instagram.
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By: Logan Amos
Signing petitions, sharing and educating through social media, and staying educated yourself are all great ways to make make the world a better place. But sometimes money is necessary, and if you’re willing to give it, you should.
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By: Ela
Police reform involves beginning transparency in how police departments function. Many politicians are calling for police reform, meanwhile many protesters are chanting, “NO JUSTICE, NO PEACE, DEFUND THE POLICE!”
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By: Caroline Jung
If you are more concerned about the looting than the brutality of the police, please change your mindset. We are all part of a larger community named humanity.
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By: Jessica Chang
To the Asian American community: injustice grows in the absence of opposition. Raise your voice and show America that the silent minority is silent no more.
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