In the weeks following George Floyd’s killing by a Minneapolis police officer, as protesters have taken to the streets in droves to decry institutionalized racism and police violence, Floyd’s last words — “I can’t breathe” — have become a rallying cry. Floyd uttered the phrase at least 15 times during his deadly encounter with Minneapolis […]
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March Calls for HSU to Acknowledge Racism on Campus, LoCO Reports
Lost Coast Outpost reports that hundreds gathered in Arcata on Wednesday for a march to call on Humboldt State University to acknowledge systemic racism and oppression at the campus and establish a zero tolerance policy on hate speech. Read the full story here.
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Fifth Grader Interviews Black Lives Matter Demonstration Organizer (VIDEO)
Throughout last week, Peninsula Union School District teachers listened as students in third through eighth grade classes there expressed feeling scared and confused about the police killing of George Floyd and the wave of protests that had subsequently swept the nation. “I imagine many children around our county and country are feeling similarly,” said Superintendent-principal […]
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Black Lives Matter Protest Happening in Eureka (with Video)
About 100 or so demonstrators gathered at the Humboldt County Courthouse on Saturday to protest the May 25 death of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This latest protest was smaller than two previous ones in the city and came on the heels of several other peaceful gatherings from Southern Humboldt […]
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NCJ Preview: Local Protests and Our New Dining Normal
This week we’re talking about the Black Lives Matter/George Floyd protests against police brutality in Eureka. And as restaurants open for dine-in service, what’s the new normal and can they survive? Hit subscribe for weekly updates from the NCJ YouTube channel and rundowns of local stories in Humboldt County.
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Youth Lead the Way at Fortuna Black Lives Matter Protest
Community members gathered in Fortuna’s Rohner Park yesterday to peacefully protest against police brutality and racism. People gathered on the lawn to listen to the youth of Humboldt County speak about their experiences with racism and what they think needs to be done to make change locally. The demonstration was headed by speeches from Eureka […]
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Student Activists Lead Peaceful Protest in Garberville
Around 100 people gathered in Garberville at noon today to show support for the Black Lives Matter movement. The protest was organized by students at South Fork High School and featured speakers from the local community and Humboldt State University. Lily Loomis, 17, was one of the student organizers. Loomis recently graduated South Fork and […]
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Black Lives, Black Stories
The following a speech delivered at the Black Lives Matter/George Floyd protest on behalf of Black Humboldt at the Eureka Police Department on June 1, 2020. Hello everyone I am Mo Desir and I am a volunteer organizer for Black Humboldt, one of the only Black-operated and Black-oriented organizations in this region. Black Humboldt is […]
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Northern Humboldt Union High School District Vows to Make Concrete, Systemic Changes in Response to George Floyd, Black Lives Matter Protests
The Northern Humboldt Union High School District says it is committed to making concrete, systemic changes to create a better, safer world. “To the entire community, we must be clear: Black Lives Matter. In times like these, it is easy to point the finger at other institutions, but NHUHSD must address the fact that racism, […]
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Eureka Police Department ‘Key Takeaways’ of Weekend Protests (VIDEO)
The Eureka Police Department has responded to media inquiries regarding Saturday and Sunday’s protest. In an email, EPD notes the “key takeaways” of the past two days of protest. An incident involving a red Jeep and a pedestrian has been assigned to an officer for further investigation. No arrests were made on Saturday, but Sunday […]
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George Floyd, Black Lives Matter Protest in Arcata (VIDEO)
More protesters have gathered in Arcata to protest George Floyd’s death. Watch more videos on the NCJ‘s Twitter account. #JusticeforGeorgesFloyd #BlackLivesMatter protest happening in Arcata today. pic.twitter.com/v7dVUZI3Qb — North Coast Journal (@ncj_of_humboldt) June 1, 2020
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‘Standing Together in Solidarity’; HSU Issues Statement Regarding George Floyd, Black Lives Matter Protests
Humboldt State University’s administration has issued a statement in response to the Justice for George Floyd and Black Lives Matter protests in Eureka and around the U.S. “We stand with you in solidarity and we struggle to find the words to express the sadness we feel at the senseless death of another unarmed Black citizen […]