Tag: George Floyd
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Edison’s top officials condemn hate crimes, racial injustice
Edison’s top official is speaking out against the death of George Floyd, hate crimes and racial injustice. Mayor Thomas Lankey released a statement on June 5: “These are painful and difficult times. The murder of George Floyd further exposed the deep divisions that still exist in our country and has shown us all how much…
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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…
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Milltown mayor wants residents to ‘feel safe, accepted and free to speak openly’ in wake of George Floyd death
MILLTOWN – Milltown Mayor Trina Mehr said she wants everyone who calls the borough home to “feel safe, accepted and free to speak openly” in the wake of the events surrounding the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. “I cannot presume and fully understand or walk in another’s shoes,” she said. “What I can do…
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Old Bridge High School students take stand, call for change to end racism
OLD BRIDGE – The three Old Bridge High School students who led a peaceful protest and rally in the township didn’t know George Floyd, but felt strongly enough about the events surrounding his death in Minneapolis to want to take a stand. Floyd, an African American man, died after Minneapolis Police Department Officer Derek Chauvin,…
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East Windsor mayor praises students for coordinating protest on their own
The governing body of East Windsor passed a resolution on June 2 denouncing the death of George Floyd at the hands of police officers in Minnesota, and also commended local students who held a civil, peaceful protest to end racism. “All of us have watched repeatedly the poignant video depicting the senseless death of George…
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Jamesburg mayor, council take stand against injustice and intolerance
JAMESBURG–With some social distancing restrictions still in place due to the COVID-19 crisis, along with statewide and nationwide protests occurring in response to racial injustice, Jamesburg Mayor Marlene Lowande and the Borough Council issued a statement asking residents to stand together. “We are a community that stands together. Never has this quality been more important…
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Old Bridge High School students will lead peaceful protest today
OLD BRIDGE – A student led peaceful protest in response to the events surrounding the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis is expected to be held at 1 p.m. today, June 4, with the support of Schools Superintendent David Cittadino. Floyd, an African American man, died after Minneapolis Police Department Officer Derek Chauvin, a white…
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Local officials, police speak on events in Minneapolis, call for unity to end racism
Local officials took to social media, whether in a statement or personal note, to express their thoughts following the events surrounding the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25. Floyd, an African American man, died after Minneapolis Police Department Officer Derek Chauvin, a white man, knelt on his neck for more than eight…
