A large crowd of counter protesters and police presence occupied the pier before city police declared an unlawful assembly on Sunday
Tag: Black Lives Matter
Posted inCountywide
Celebrating Black Joy as an Alternative Form of Resistance and Reclaiming of Humanity
The term “Black joy” may have only emerged recently, but the idea that Black people can still be happy in a society that was pitted against them, has existed for as long as they have been oppressed.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine Settles First Amendment Lawsuit Brought Against Former Mayor
Just weeks after former mayor Christina Shea left office, her City Council colleagues voted to settle the lawsuit that ignited controversy over the summer during the Black Lives Matter protests in Orange County.
Posted inCountywide, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories
Orange County Supervisors Approve Law Enforcement Appreciation Events
The move was proposed by supervisors’ Chairwoman Michelle Steel and approved unanimously by the other four supervisors.
Posted inCountywide, Government, NEWS, Politics & Elections, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories
Police Contracts and Spending Coming Under Much More Scrutiny in Orange County
After recent protests calling for reforms on law enforcement spending, it appears even the most routine of police contracts at OC’s public meetings are coming under public scrutiny.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Harvey: It’s Time to Start Listening to the Students Behind Black Lives Matter
On June 5th, a group of high school seniors, myself included, organized a protest on what would have been the last day of high school. Inviting Orange County Human Relations to teach de-escalation techniques, contacting the police to ensure our safety amidst gun threats, and encouraging Black students to speak about their experiences, we took initiative to provide a safe and productive environment for students to voice their opinions, and we did so peacefully.
Posted inEducation
Fullerton School District Board Members Reconsider Black Lives Matter Resolution Again
Fullerton School District board members today will again consider a Black Lives Matter resolution amid pressure to adopt it from educators, parents and community members.
Posted inNEWS
Protesters Call Out Sheriff Over Spending at County Meeting, Supervisors Unanimously Approve City Patrol Contracts
County supervisors ultimately approved all the contracts unanimously with no real debate or discussion about any of the terms or details.
Posted inEducation
OC School Districts to Vote on Black Lives Matter Resolutions; Stakeholders Seek Reforms
School districts in Irvine, Fullerton and Anaheim will consider Black Lives Matter resolutions this week during a push for greater emphasis on ethnic studies and reforms.
Posted inNEWS
Juneteenth Santa Ana Rally Draws from Local Black History in Wake of Protests
By design, Friday’s rally coincided with Juneteenth, which commemorates the year when Black slaves in Texas were proclaimed free two years after the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863.
