ON MAY 25TH, 2020, A REVOLUTION SPARKED IN AMERICA.
George Floyd, a 46-year-old African-American man, died at the hands of police brutality over a counterfeit twenty dollar bill.
George Floyd, a 46-year-old African-American man, died at the hands of police brutality over a counterfeit twenty dollar bill.
2020 #SAYTHEIRNAME
Dijon Kizzee 29, Damian Daniels 30, Anthony Mcclain 32, Julian Lewis 60, Maurice Abisdid-Wagner 30, Rayshard Brooks 21,
Priscilla Slater 38, Robert Forbes 56, Kamal Flowers 24, Jamel Floyd 35, David McAtee 53, James Scurlock 22,
Calvin Horton Jr. 43, Tony McDade 38, Dion Johnson 28, George Floyd 46, Maurice Gordon 28, Cornelius Fredericks 16,
Steven Taylor 33, Daniel Prude 30, Breonna Taylor 26, Barry Gedeus 27, Manuel Elis 33, Ahmaud Arbery 25,
Lionel Morris 39, Jaquyn O'Neill Light 20, William Green 43
Dijon Kizzee 29, Damian Daniels 30, Anthony Mcclain 32, Julian Lewis 60, Maurice Abisdid-Wagner 30, Rayshard Brooks 21,
Priscilla Slater 38, Robert Forbes 56, Kamal Flowers 24, Jamel Floyd 35, David McAtee 53, James Scurlock 22,
Calvin Horton Jr. 43, Tony McDade 38, Dion Johnson 28, George Floyd 46, Maurice Gordon 28, Cornelius Fredericks 16,
Steven Taylor 33, Daniel Prude 30, Breonna Taylor 26, Barry Gedeus 27, Manuel Elis 33, Ahmaud Arbery 25,
Lionel Morris 39, Jaquyn O'Neill Light 20, William Green 43
THE REACTION:
WHAT NORTHVIEW STUDENTS ARE SAYING
BLM has taught me so much more about what actually happens in America compared to history or S.S classes. As a black woman who wasn't really educated properly on these kinds of topics, it really helps to know that I have people here that support us and are willing to fight for change. It has encouraged me to help, get educated, and do what I can to do what's right." Jenna Sapong (10)
The Black Lives Matter Movement impacted me by opening my eyes to how prominent racism is." Amulya Rekapalli (11) |
It's a movement that's needed, [Black Lives Matter] is a sign that we need real change if we want to evolve." Shankar Pattalil (11) |
It's about time that we realize that the system is beyond flawed, and it's about time that we took action to make a difference. This uprising of the people was long overdue. The black community needs our help more than ever now, so let's help them. Black lives matter." Induja Sivakumar (11)
THE RESPONSE:
WHAT NORTHVIEW STUDENTS ARE CREATING
PHOTOGRAPHER SPOTLIGHT:
MEET TAYLOR MANIGOULT
Former Northview student, Taylor Manigoult, lives by telling stories through her art and photography. When the revolution uproared in America, not only was Taylor a part of the conversation, she was the conversation. By attending protests, spreading awareness, and never giving up her voice, she captures what it means to be African American in a vulnerable time.
WRITER SPOTLIGHT:
PRIYANKA YAGNESWARAN
Two Houses
There's a house down the street and it's unimaginable. The owner has a swimming pool and even a pink flamingo in the front yard. Pristine, free of damage, and a sight for sore eyes, it's quite the attraction. Everyone ogles at it as they pass and the owner loves the attention it gets. Whenever the owner needs something, they merely need to wave a hand. The owner feels safe, secure, and at peace. This house matters.
Imagine. You are living in a house that’s crumbling, its infrastructure about to topple at any given moment. You get threats every day, eggs smashed at your door, your walls vandalized with terrible slurs. When seeking help, you are immediately shut down and told you are overreacting. You are sick of looking at the same cracks in the ceiling, sick of not being able to provide for your family.
Your house catches on fire but no one seems to notice. You scream, shout for help, but everyone just seems to be paying attention to that gorgeous house down the street. You finally get a few people to help put the fire out after panting for air, shrieking at the top of your lungs for what seemed like decades.
You are frustrated, exhausted, exasperated by the lack of human decency. Many dare to come up to you and ask why you think your house is so special. Their words are like knives. Stop being so selfish they scream. Doesn't every other house matter too? They say to quit your complaining and move on.
After all, it's just a house. Right?
There's a house down the street and it's unimaginable. The owner has a swimming pool and even a pink flamingo in the front yard. Pristine, free of damage, and a sight for sore eyes, it's quite the attraction. Everyone ogles at it as they pass and the owner loves the attention it gets. Whenever the owner needs something, they merely need to wave a hand. The owner feels safe, secure, and at peace. This house matters.
Imagine. You are living in a house that’s crumbling, its infrastructure about to topple at any given moment. You get threats every day, eggs smashed at your door, your walls vandalized with terrible slurs. When seeking help, you are immediately shut down and told you are overreacting. You are sick of looking at the same cracks in the ceiling, sick of not being able to provide for your family.
Your house catches on fire but no one seems to notice. You scream, shout for help, but everyone just seems to be paying attention to that gorgeous house down the street. You finally get a few people to help put the fire out after panting for air, shrieking at the top of your lungs for what seemed like decades.
You are frustrated, exhausted, exasperated by the lack of human decency. Many dare to come up to you and ask why you think your house is so special. Their words are like knives. Stop being so selfish they scream. Doesn't every other house matter too? They say to quit your complaining and move on.
After all, it's just a house. Right?