Several journalists came together to compile the 100 most important Triad news stories of the last year.
Tag: Protest
Minneapolis Almost a Year and a Half After George Floyd’s Death
“There are a lot of grassroots things happening. I think that’s the stuff that’s going to change things in the end.”
LaTonya Floyd Wants Justice
“We have so many people who have lost loved ones because of police brutality, and we’re going to stand with them like they’ve stood with us.”
Local Afghani Americans weigh in on US withdrawal and Taliban takeover
“I’d always hoped to visit Afghanistan someday. I’m 46. You never know, but I’ve kind of given up that dream, but I still hope my son, who’s 15, will be able to visit.”
The George Floyd Foundation Making Change Happen
Javionne Floyd, George Floyd’s son, is making a difference: “I just want to help people. That was what my dad was about, helping people. No amount of money or publicity would make me happy if I wasn’t helping people in my community.”
Anti-vaxxers protest hospital vaccine mandates despite rising COVID-19 numbers
The Delta variant hasn’t stopped anti-vaxxers, nor have facts about COVID-19.
‘My body is sacred’: Kris Brown-Neville reclaims yoga for healing and resistance
Local activist Kris Brown-Neville uses yoga as a tool for social justice.
A Year After George Floyd’s Murder: Fayetteville, North Carolina
Across the country, activists are still doing the work to get accountability and change.
Triad activists speak out in support for Palestine amidst international conflict
“It’s vital for everyone, Palestinian or not, to use their voice against Israeli brutality and aggression.”
Photos from The Dyke March, part II
Several protesters at The Dyke March sing about how “Good s a Lesbian.”
Protesters at The Dyke March play music while marching.
Protesters at The Dyke March hold signs.
A protester at The Dyke March holds a sign that says “McCONNELL DIE ALREADY.”
A protester at The Dyke March holds a sign that says “TRANS Lives Matter!”
Several protesters dance in front of counter-protesters at The Dyke March.
Nicole Zelniker 