Orange County Sheriff’s Department in Goshen, N.Y. Photo by Hanna Wickes ‘The conversation has to start someplace’ After Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd last May, Black Lives Matter protests, petitions, fund... Local News 26 Apr 2021 | 10:35
The cultural divide over the CR-S framework re-exposed the fault line in Warwick, which was originally laid bare by the blue line controversy in 2016. In scenes repeated across the country, the tension re-ignited last summer at the height of the Black Lives Matter movement. Now its latest manifestation is the backlash against the school district’s move toward educational equity. Photo by Roger Gavan Outcry of ‘indoctrination’ as school district dips toe into equity work By Becca Tucker June 16, 2022 Clarification Last year, we ran this story about the community tension over Warwick Valley School... Local News 19 Apr 2021 | 11:43
Response to ‘Did they know why they were protesting?’ At an anti-racism protest, you asked teens why they were there. I’m willing to bet that 1. you’re white, and 2. you’d say... Letters to the Editor 20 Aug 2020 | 11:44
‘Misrepresentations’ I find it necessary to respond to a letter to the editor entitled “Their blood isn’t white or black but red” as it’s basic... Letters to the Editor 27 Jul 2020 | 12:04
‘Their blood isn’t white or black but red’ Since everyone is afraid of not being politically correct, I would like to express my problem with BLM, the organization,... Letters to the Editor 20 Jul 2020 | 08:19
This sign that went up the week before July 4 at the firehouse on West Street felt like “a slap in the face” to residents of color. Photos by Daniel Mack. Residents see ‘coded racism’ in firehouse sign The week before Independence Day, a sign went up outside a fire station in Warwick that hung heavy with meaning layered between... Local News 09 Jul 2020 | 08:41
A photo from the June 6 Warwick Against Racism March. Photo by Tom Kates. ‘I experience it way more than I should’ Do you want to share your story or experience with us? Email: comm.engage@strausnews.com. In response to weeks of protests... Evergreen 12 Jun 2020 | 12:44
The march organized by West Milford High School junior Sarah Chandler on Thursday, June 4, attracted more than 300 people. ‘We will not allow hate to be louder than us’ Seventeen year old West Milford High School junior Sarah Chandler had a dream, a dream that most Americans share. A dream... Local News 11 Jun 2020 | 11:22
The Black Lives Matter rally in Monroe, N.Y., last Sunday (Photo by Frances Ruth Harris) Local weekend protests to take a stand against racism Several local towns, including Newton and Vernon, are planning peaceful protests this weekend to condemn racism, oppression,... Local News 05 Jun 2020 | 02:34
