Month: July 2020

Minorities

OPINION – Liberty and Justice for All? The Fight for Equality within the Classroom

OPINION By Bo Yun V. Brainerd After the surge of Black Lives Matter marches and anti-racist mobilizations, including here in Branford, protestors have denounced the numerous social, cultural and historical beliefs this country thrives on. Unlearning this myth of American innocence and prosperity must begin within the classroom. However, are Americans truly prepared to be held accountable? Are schools?  Following the SAFER Branford Protest that

The March to Equality: Branford’s Youth-led Protest

By Bo Yun V. Brainerd More than 100 anti-racism activists protested Sunday in front of Branford High School, providing a platform for the Black, Indigenous and other people of color communities. Marchers were concerned about the systemic racism they say Americans live through, education being one of them.  Organized by SAFER Branford and CT Against Brutality, who are composed of hundreds of young adults and