Police Brutality
Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 in reverse chronological order
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1 | Chauvin trial ends, but legacy lives on Northern Iowan 117:53, p.1 |
Emma'le Maas traveled to Minneapolis to cover the the end of the Derek Chauvin trial and the Justice for All Families protest; photos. | |
2 | Black lives continue to matter Northern Iowan 117:53, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, the guilty verdict for Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd is a significant moment, but also a reminder of justice and healing yet to be attained; photo. | |
3 | The breakdown on police brutality Northern Iowan 117:51, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, a decrease in police violence is a structural impossibility until capitalism is replaced. Rawwas points to capitalism, with its associated emphasis on property and fear of the stranger, for the dehumanization that results in crime and police brutality; photo. | |
4 | The Liberal left has not won Northern Iowan 117:28, p.3 |
Rawwas discusses liberal politics after the election of President Joe Biden and the storming of the Capitol. | |
5 | Student-athletes to hold "UNIty" march Northern Iowan 117:15, p.6 |
The Minority Student-Athlete Leadership Team (MSALT) and the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), planned with the Athletics Department, held a UNIty Walk to protest racism and police brutality; photo. | |
6 | Political parties and police brutality Northern Iowan 117:4, p.3 |
Mohammed Rawwas writes an opinion piece about political parties and their response to police brutality; photo. | |
7 | Kaepernick, Nike, and the unnecessary backlash Northern Iowan 115:5, p.3 |
Wauters discusses the controversy surrounding football player Colin Kaepernick's decision to kneel during the national anthem, Nike's decision to use Kaepernick in one of their campaigns, and subsequent support and backlash. In the author's opinion, both showing respect for the country and calling attention to racial inequality and police brutality are important; photo. |