back the blue
At A ‘Back The Blue” Rally, Ithaca Hears A Range Of Opinions On Law Enforcement
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“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.”
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“Close To Home”: Binghamton Protesters Stand With Rochester
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“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
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“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’
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The coalition comes after a push by NY law enforcement to add protections for police.
Online Art Therapy Helps Cornell Students Cope With Isolation
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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
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Georgia Verdier is the President of the Elmira-Corning NAACP.
black lives matter
Black Protesters Tell Ithaca It Has Problems With Racism
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“Understand Ithaca, you’re not innocent. You are guilty, too.”
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Tompkins County Legislators, Sheriff Condemn Killing of George Floyd
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“It is time for community, for colleagues, who are white, who have the ability and the privilege to be heard — to take action.”
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Binghamton Officials React To Fire At Recreation Park
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“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
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Police body cam footage and surrounding security videos showed officers forcefully arresting the two.
Black Lives Matter Leads Protest At Ithaca City Court Hearing
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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
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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.