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Local residents of Freeport gathered on June 7 to march for the Black Lives Matter protests. MAYA BROWN/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook cultural organizations unify for Black Lives Matter fundraiser

Claudia Motley June 11, 2020
All money raised through the fundraiser goes to the Black Lives Matter Global Network, a chapter-based national organization that funds efforts to combat state-sanctioned violence and bring about liberation to the black community.
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Local protest from Freeport to Merrick stays five hours strong

Local protest from Freeport to Merrick stays five hours strong

Maya Brown June 10, 2020
“We’re not saying all lives matter, we’re saying black lives matter right now because we see the injustices that go against our brothers,” Victor Ngo, a Freeport resident said.
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Protests outside of Long Island City Courthouse for Black Lives Matter movement

Protests outside of Long Island City Courthouse for Black Lives Matter movement

Rabia Gursoy June 8, 2020
Photos by Assistant Multimedia Editor Rabia Gursoy depict protesters, while social distancing, holding a vigil in front of the Long Island City Courthouse.
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Cincinnatians march for the Black Lives Matter movement

Cincinnatians march for the Black Lives Matter movement

Sara Ruberg June 8, 2020
Photos taken by Multimedia Editor Sara Ruberg from Cincinnati's Black Lives Matters peaceful protests on Sunday, May 31. Later on, over 300 people were arrested for breaking curfew.
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The official logo of National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). The NAACP Image Awards are on Feb. 29 in the SAC Ballroom A at 7 pm. PUBLIC DOMAIN

NAACP image award nominees talk nominations and Black History Month

Alek Lewis February 24, 2020
The Statesman contacted some of the students and organizations nominated for the awards to ask various questions about their nominations, their campus involvement and Black History Month.
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