Ursula Muñoz Schaefer/Opinion Director Pride Month is looking kind of different this year. For Panthers whose plans were ruined thanks to the pandemic, staying safe at home and watching your favorite queer films may be the better way to spend June. And as protests in honor of Black lives continue nationwide, what better time to […]
Alejandra Gonzalez/Guest Columnist After the murder of George Floyd and other Black innocents, necessary conversations about the treatment of Black communities nationwide have proven to be extremely divisive. Discussions have become particularly tense over the last week or so as the protests continue. Being on social media for even a few moments will confirm an […]
Robert Crohan/Staff Writer America has entered another hectic week, as protests in response to the murder of George Floyd continue with full force, coronavirus cases tick up and leadership in Washington struggles to effectively respond. Despite gaining widespread support and now reaching all fifty states, the George Floyd protests are raising fears of a second […]
By Laura Antunez This year, Pride month began with nationwide protests against police brutality, many of them exposing police using excessive force against unarmed civilians, a coincidence that highlights the intertwined history of the Black community with the LGBT community decades ago. The past week has been characterized by a nationwide uproar, occurring after George […]
Laura Antunez/Staff Writer Updated at 5:35 p.m.: FIU students and several others came together yesterday at the Modesto A. Maidique Campus to express their discontent for the recent acts of police brutality against the black community and to inspire a better future. “For those not in the black community, keep educating yourselves. Become an ally,” […]
Ursula Muñoz Schaefer/Opinion Director For many newly out Panthers who planned on celebrating Pride for the first time this year, anticipation turned to sadness when it became clear that the pandemic wouldn’t end in time for June. As Pride Month approached and students came to terms with the fact that they’d have to celebrate from […]
Robert Crohan/Staff Writer It goes without saying that America is in a very troubled state right now. The COVID-19 pandemic has been sidestepped by the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, in police custody. Floyd was killed when multiple police officers pinned him down and one kept his knee on Floyd’s neck for […]
By: Victor Jorges / News Director A protest will be held in Miramar this Saturday, June 6, in reaction to the death of George Floyd. The police are well-aware of it, and Trayvon Martin’s mother, Sybrina Fulton, might be there. Originally, the protest was going to entirely be held at the Miramar Town Center, where […]
By: Sarai Leon / Contributing Writer The recent events following George Floyd’s death have caused an eruption of protests nationwide, with thousands of Americans calling for an end to racially-motivated violence and police brutality. The protests have extended to Miami, where various groups have organized mass demonstrations. In response to these demonstrations, Miami Mayor Francis […]
Humberto Mendez Prince/Staff Writer The act of rioting—like protesting—is necessary. In many government bodies around the world, public demonstrations like the ones we have witnessed in the last couple of weeks are a constitutional right, and a way for masses to communicate their disillusionment with the government. Contrary to what some people might think, riots […]
Damielys Duarte/Assistant Opinion Director The death of George Floyd has inspired global outrage as protesters continue to take to the streets to fight against social injustice. While eliminating police brutality is a notable cause, some individuals have taken this as an opportunity to wreak havoc. With rallies popping up over the last week, social media […]
Muriel Almeida and Jordan Coll / PantherNOW Staff With recent protests happening nationwide in response to the death of 46-year-old George Floyd, FIU hosted a live conversation discussing educational reform, the history of the African American community, and how students can be engaged in this critical moment. The seminar featured FIU’s president, several law and […]
