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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Protest Planned Over Yurok Tribe Hiring of Former Executive Director
The Lost Coast Outpost reports members of the Yurok Tribe are planning tomorrow to protest the rehiring of Javier Kinney, who abruptly resigned as executive director last year but was recently hired to serve as the Tribe’s forest carbon projects manager. Read the full story here.
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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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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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‘People Over Profits’ Caravan in Eureka this Afternoon
A caravan of cars will circle through Eureka this evening, calling for society to put “people over profits.” “The coronavirus pandemic has clearly shown the flaws in our institutions,” reads a press release announcing the caravan. “It’s also showing how much we need each other and how powerful we can be when we stand together.” […]
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UPDATE: Another Night, Another George Floyd Protest in Eureka
SECOND UPDATE: At some point last night protests escalated and police reportedly used pepper ball ammunition to disperse a crowd that was growing violent. KCRC’s Nazy Javid posted the following video a viewer sent her last night. UPDATE: As protesters marched passed Eureka Police headquarters chanting, they were met by a powerful moment of solidarity. […]
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More Photos of George Floyd, Black Lives Matter Protest in Eureka
Hundreds of Humboldt County residents marched through downtown Eureka to protest the fatal arrest of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Related Stories
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More Photos from the Black Lives Matter, George Floyd Protest in Eureka
Hundreds of Humboldt County residents marched through downtown Eureka to protest the fatal arrest of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Privileged Protest
By now, just about everyone has seen the photograph. It’s of a brunette white woman standing on the Humboldt County Courthouse lawn with a smattering of American flags in the background. Her head is cocked to the right, sunglasses covering her eyes and a red bandana tied around her neck above a jean jacket. In […]