The trial of Derek Chauvin, accused murderer of George Floyd is over, and justice has been served. One observer had noted that the crime scene was egregious and that the evidence against the accused was overwhelming. Had the jury voted to acquit, the response by the African-American community, not only...
Signs tell a story at a peaceful rally at the Peg Bond Center and Riverwalk in Batavia Wednesday, June 3.
We, the Executive Board and House of Delegates (of East Aurora Council of American Federation of Teachers Local 604) stand in solidarity with the movement for black lives, as well as its efforts to realize justice, dignity, and equity for those who experience systemic racism and disadvantage within our country,...
The Aurora Township Democrats condemn the murder of George Floyd under the knee of a white police officer, while three other officers passively watched. Our country was founded on white supremacy; built upon the backs of black slaves and daily belies the words: “One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty...
We, the Executive Board and House of Delegates, stand in solidarity with the movement for black lives, as well as its efforts to realize justice, dignity, and equity for those who experience systemic racism and disadvantage within our country, our community and our district. We condemn the senseless murder of...
Recovery was under way in communities last week which suffered from lawless, mindless, and opportunistic individuals who seized the occasion to cause chaos with looting and property damage. The fabric of society requires we must be at our best to support each other, have faith and confidence in the goodness...
Quite a turn life has taken since my last column. Poor Mr. George Floyd was murdered by police, which set off worldwide protests, COVID-19 deaths continue to mount, and our favorite cat ran off but was fortunately found by a nice family a half-mile away the next day. But to...
State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, released the following statement Friday: “George Floyd was murdered by a police officer whose job was to protect lives, not take them. George Floyd’s death is not an isolated incident, but rather a result of a criminal justice system that was built on years of...
