George Floyd, Five Years Later: What Has Changed?

Five years after George Floyd’s murder, the fight for racial justice continues. While some reforms have been implemented, systemic issues persist, underscoring the need for sustained activism and policy change to achieve true accountability.

Who’s Policing the Police? Authoritarianism in Uniform

In Trump’s second term, law enforcement agencies have been emboldened, with increased federal support and diminished oversight. The administration’s rhetoric and policies have led to a surge in aggressive policing tactics, disproportionately affecting marginalized communities. Civil rights organizations report a rollback of reforms aimed at accountability, raising concerns about the erosion of civil liberties.

COVID-19 May Have Woke People Up

The George Floyd protests that have been happening these past few days have become so widespread throughout America. They started in MN, and they spread out to the rest of the country. They are now on the East, on the West, and in the Midwest. As the protests grew widespread and more intense, I startedContinue reading “COVID-19 May Have Woke People Up”

No Justice No Peace — Daniela Elana

I’m honestly despondent about everything going on. It seemed since the death of Trayvon Martin in 2012, there’s always something like this, now with the blatant seven minute murder of George Floyd on camera. Similar to a pot that boiled over, enough is enough. It all angers me. Growing up, it was the colorblind era. […]Continue reading “No Justice No Peace — Daniela Elana”