Wham, Bam, Thank You Sam: Standing in Solidarity
It’s no secret that tensions have been high between black communities and law enforcement. Such has been the case for decades – even centuries –…
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BSU holds vigil for victims of police brutality
The FIU community and FIU’s Black Student Union gathered on Wednesday, July 6, to mourn the death of Alton Sterling who died in the hands of police. A vigil was held in the GC pit at FIU’s MMC campus.
FIU community gathers to overcome recent tragedies
Due to recent events involving police officers, the FIU community came together to reflect on the escalation of tragedies taking place all around the world. FIU gathered to reflect on the significant horrors taking place in Turkey and Bangladesh, and also the systemic issues concerning police brutality and violence here in the United States.
Humanity is calling for a change
Humanity, a term recently clouded by tragedies, racism and violence. A few weeks ago, the world mourned over the 50 innocent lives lost in the Orlando shooting. Just as society was beginning to move forward from one tragedy, three others transpired.
Police brutality causes national fear
Hoodies and skittles. A BB gun mistaken for a real gun. A severed spine gone wrong. A man who couldn’t catch his breath. Now, the sound of music has been silenced permanently.
Black Lives Matter: An open discussion
Cindy Rays / Contributing Writer #BlackLivesMatter is not just a social media trend, but a way of thinking for students looking to reshape and end…
‘Dark Beers Matter’ Spurs controversy
The “Dark Beers Matter” controversy paired with the displacement of Wynwood’s Black community illustrates the need for Black Lives Matter. Too often, Black communities are the casualties of gentrification and systemic poverty.
Student Thoughts: All lives matter, but what really matters?
For many of those who maybe don’t interact with many people outside their race in numerous capacities (and yes it does happen), media images may be all they have go by as to what their ideology behind other races. A lot of times many races tend to stick among each other due to cultural reasons.
What Grand Jury Decisions Say About Racism in the U.S.
Image by The All-Nite Images via Flickr Alexandra Nguyen |Contributing Writer opinion@fiusm.com If Michael Brown and Eric Garner’s deaths and the failure to indict the officers who…