Floyd’s death did not ‘occur’; police officers killed him
A police officer in Minneapolis knelt on George Floyd’s neck for more than five minutes, even as Floyd said he couldn’t breathe, and even after Floyd was forced unconscious. Make…
Day: June 1, 2020
Poughkeepsie community protests police brutality, honors George Floyd
Poughkeepsie and other Mid-Hudson area residents have joined in protests against police violence and racism taking place across the country, a movement most recently ignited by the murder of George…
Resources for protestors and organizations seeking donations
On Monday, May 25, George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, was killed by officers of the Minneapolis Police Department who were arresting him on suspicion of using counterfeit money. One…
Students call for administrators to end contracts with Town of Poughkeepsie Police, act in support of protestors
Dear President Bradley and Vassar Administrators, Recently, students at the University of Minnesota successfully got their administration to end optional ties with the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD). The University made…