A flyer for school board candidate Cameron Trent was found vandalized with the words “No N*ggers run” and his face completely sketched out with what looks to be a black marker. The flyer was found by one of Trent’s family members. “On Mother’s Day, my family and I get together for a family brunch at …
Racist Slur Left On School Board Candidate’s Campaign Flyer Read More »
Built by Long Island State Park Commissioner Robert Moses, Jones Beach State Park represents some of the earliest forms of institutional racism here on Long Island. While many locals are familiar with his name, many are unaware of his contributions to the systemic racism within the island. Memorialized by his many state park and statues, …
*TRIGGER WARNING*⚠️ The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Freeport, Roosevelt Youth Branch (NAACPFRYB) and Young Long Island for Justice organized a Freeport candidate forum and a proceeding texting event, requesting candidates from two different slates who are running in Freeport in village elections. According to Kiana Abbady, who is a steering community …
Racial Slur Used Against Long Island Activist and Teenager Sparks Outrage Read More »
On Wednesday, Feb. 3, the Village of Freeport Police Department hosted an open house for community members to discuss their police reform draft. In accordance with Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Executive Order No. 203, the department reached out to residents and community stakeholders to create a new police contract. The order states that, “the government has …
Open House Forum Held with Freeport Police to Discuss Issues of Police Brutality Read More »
Staying informed with what’s going on in the world is just as important as reading up on thought-provoking books that explore issues of race. Incorporating theories that are rooted in Black thought, analytical essays and fiction stories centered on Black narratives into our reading diets gives us a new window to look through when critically …
It’s less than two weeks until Halloween and many Long Islanders have been picking up their Halloween costumes. People who celebrate Halloween question every year what they want to dress up as and how they will do it. According to a survey from YouGov back in 2018, 47% of people disagreed with the statement that …
Being Politically Correct and Culturally Aware this Halloween (Op-Ed) Read More »
This Sunday about 50 protestors rallied at the Brentwood State Park, demanding justice for Breonna Taylor and other constituents affected by police brutality. Taylor was a 26-year-old Black medical worker in Louisville, KY. that was killed in her apartment by police officers during the execution of a no-knock warrant back in March. Former detective, Brett …
Two arrests have been made in the case of a Valley Stream mother and nurse who took to social media to report that she was being harassed and targeted racially by her neighbors for over three years. Over a month ago, Jennifer McLeggan, 39, created an Instagram account and documented harassment from her neighbors on …
Long Island has been known for its bagels, distinct accent and suburban family atmosphere. Young married interracial couple Dana and Reggie Miller, who have been together for seven years and married for four, called the city their home for a long time. But, a new job on Long Island, a child and the need for …
Racist Incident in Huntington Station Leaves Couple Feeling Unsafe Read More »
In the season finale of “Blacker the Berry” season 1, the guys take on various different topics from Black America’s accountability to education and reform. Don’t fret, BTB will be back with more content very soon. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @theberrygang1.
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