App NEWS
Ithaca adopts first police reforms based on Reimagining Public Safety report
|
“People like me have been hearing the word ‘wait’ for as long as we can remember,” Alderperson Phoebe Brown said. “It is imperative that we move on.”
Organizers in Oneonta to make Black culture more accessible at Juneteenth celebration
|
“Anything from t-shirts, to face painting, bounce houses, food, everything will be totally free.”
App NEWS
Black voices reflect on joy and the future
|
“I make a lot of music when I’m depressed or sad,” Randolph added their mental health issues do not mean there is anything wrong with them. “I think it means there’s something wrong with society, you know, society that could be working a lot harder to meet my basic needs and to make me feel wanted and loved.”
Crime and Justice
Ithaca police reform report proposes 5 new unarmed responders, but little change to current force
|
The proposed Department of Community Safety would oversee the current police force, as well as a new division of five unarmed responders.
Elmira Celebrates Juneteenth
|
Elmira commemorated the 20th anniversary of the first Juneteenth event in the city at Ernie Davis park.
Black Voices Reflect On Freedom, The Future Ahead Of Juneteenth
|
“I think that it is our job to keep history alive by talking about it.”
App NEWS
Three Run For Binghamton School Board In Wake Of Anti-Racist Book Debate
|
“Reading more about what happened with that just really angered me. Watching the board meeting on Tuesday, seeing all the board members—just one Black person on there.”
Abolish Police
Fights, Mask Burning At Protest Over Ithaca Police
|
There were calls for de-escalation and non-violence within both of the groups.
back the blue
At A ‘Back The Blue” Rally, Ithaca Hears A Range Of Opinions On Law Enforcement
|
“By showing up here today you have sent a message that is loud and clear and does not mince words. We will not be run by a mob of thugs and criminals.”
App NEWS
“Close To Home”: Binghamton Protesters Stand With Rochester
|
“When Rochester put out a call, a distress call, our neighboring cities came and we answered that call.”
activism
Long-Term Activists Say Self Care Is Essential
|
“Stepping back for a moment does not mean you’ve lost interest in the cause.”
Binghamton Police
Southern Tier Activists Form Coalition For ‘People’s Protection’
|
The coalition comes after a push by NY law enforcement to add protections for police.
Online Art Therapy Helps Cornell Students Cope With Isolation
|
During their most recent online session, participants made art while talking about racism and the Black Lives Matter movement.
Government
INTERVIEW: Local NAACP Leader On The Movement Amid Protests
|
Georgia Verdier is the President of the Elmira-Corning NAACP.
black lives matter
Black Protesters Tell Ithaca It Has Problems With Racism
|
“Understand Ithaca, you’re not innocent. You are guilty, too.”
App NEWS
Tompkins County Legislators, Sheriff Condemn Killing of George Floyd
|
“It is time for community, for colleagues, who are white, who have the ability and the privilege to be heard — to take action.”
App NEWS
Binghamton Officials React To Fire At Recreation Park
|
“I don’t want that to be what people remember out of yesterday’s demonstration.”
Protesters Appeal To Ithaca Common Council For Justice In Arrests Of Black Man, Woman
|
Police body cam footage and surrounding security videos showed officers forcefully arresting the two.
Black Lives Matter Leads Protest At Ithaca City Court Hearing
|
Black Lives Matter Ithaca was present in Ithaca City Court Friday to support a young man facing charges after an incident on the Ithaca Commons.
Education
Teen Wonders How to Move Forward After Week of Violence
|
Police officers in Oakland, Calif., line up across from demonstrators on July 7 as protesters marched against police shootings in Louisiana and Minnesota. Amanda Agustin/Youth Radio
After a week of violence and death, Youth Radio’s Soraya Shockley ponders how to move forward despite the sadness and anger.
On Tuesday, in Baton Rouge Louisiana, 37-year-old Alton Sterling was shot by police. The next day, in Falcon Heights, Minnesota police shot and killed 32-year-old Philando Castile. Both were black men, and videos of their deaths have been watched by millions on social media. Including me. These two videos aren’t special.