Tag: Breonna Taylor
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Our Revolution Hillsborough holds vigil in honor of Breonna Taylor
People from all walks of life attended Our Revolution Hillsborough (ORH) chapter’s candlelight vigil to honor Breonna Taylor on Sept. 27. Around 40 people participated in the hour-long event that was held on the soccer fields at the north end of Woodfield Park. Gabe Salazer, who was the lead organizer of the vigil for ORH,…
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One thousand signatures on petition call for end to systemic racism in Lawrence Township Public Schools
A petition demanding changes to end systemic racism and related injustices, signed by more than 1,000 Lawrence Township residents and Lawrence Township public schools graduates, has been delivered to the Lawrence Township Public Schools Board of Education. The petition, which was read to the school board at its July 8 virtual meeting, listed a series…
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Opinion: There must be an end to systemic racism in Lawrence Township Public Schools
In response to the modern-day lynchings of Ahmuad Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Tony McDade, and in New Jersey, Maurice Gordon, that have all taken place within the first six months of 2020, the United States and the entire world have witnessed a resurgent demand for racial justice. The current protests and social revolution known…
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High school student draws crowd for candlelight vigil in memory of George Floyd
Hundreds of people would gather around the tercentennial fountain in Heritage Park in Cranbury to participate in a candlelight vigil for George Floyd and other victims of police violence and racial discrimination. Individuals and families of every age, race and nationality took part in the vigil as sundown occurred on June 14. Attendees were brought…
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Social justice takes center stage with protest in Community Park
Princeton resident Shariese Katrell wanted to make certain black and brown voices were being heard when she organized a social justice rally in Princeton on June 13. The social justice rally spearheaded by Katrell was the latest protest to take place in the municipality. The rally was on the grounds of Community Park South and…
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Sayreville War Memorial alum host peaceful protest in Sayreville
SAYREVILLE – Sayreville played host to more than 400 individuals participating in a peaceful protest on June 6 to make their feelings against racism and police brutality known. Organized by Kiera Brown, Erene Olson and Aaliyah Wideman, all borough residents and graduates of Sayreville War Memorial High School, the protest began at 12:30 p.m. at…
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South River high schoolers organize march voicing opposition to police brutality
SOUTH RIVER–Equipped with signs, their voices and protective masks, more than 200 protesters attended the #BlackLivesMatter march/protest on June 5 to bring local attention to police brutality. South River High School sophomores Mariana Bernardino, Samantha Oliveira, Fernando Cruz-Pena and Beatriz Carvalho co-organized the protest with help from the South River Police Department. On May 25,…
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Opinion: Hopewell Valley school community invited to take place in ‘safe space’ forums
Like many of you, members of the Hopewell Valley school community are deeply saddened by the current civil unrest in our country. Our hearts are heavy from the tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery. The reactions we have seen over the last week reflect the pain, frustration and anger that many…
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Cranbury mayor calls for the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for the oppressed minority; vigil planned for next week
Cranbury Mayor Matt Scott offered his personal thoughts and comments on the civil unrest that has arisen from the death of George Floyd, who died after being knelt on by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for more than eight minutes on May 25. “I was a young man in 1992 when the Rodney King beating…
