Discover how literature has dominated and explored the social landscape of inequality and uncover how it still affects us...
Thoughts and Reactions The 1619 Project is a powerful collection of essays that explores the social issues that affect...
Introduction On August 14th, 2019, Nikole-Hannah-Jones published the 1619 Project as a 100-page issue inside the The New York...
In the article, “One Nation, Under Surveillance” (Upfront, Mozur, 2022) I learned that the people of China are constantly...
African-American women have been fighting for equal rights for forever now. They tend to be the leaders of these...
In the article, “COVID-19 Response ”, by McGraw Hill, I learned that the White House had planned to roll...
Mitsu Hamada. The name runs through my tongue like a lemon with hot sauce. Mitsu was a trained military-grade...
In the article, “Former Officer is Guilty in George Floyd’s Death” I learned that in Minneapolis a jury convicted...
America’s influence around the world is notorious and undeniable. From clothing to culture to music, the word “America” buzzes...
One “solution” for Police Brutality was to have police officers wear body cameras, this was supposed to help us...
Now that Bidens is the next president of the United States, he’s going to have to face some very...
The protagonist is playing the story of a dog who goes through four reincarnations, and comes back every time...
What I’ve been thinking about since I started reading ” The Hate You Give ” by Angie Thomas is...
According to the Los Angeles Times, “almost 146 out of 167 mass shootings could have been prevented in the...
Recently, I read Riot, by Walter Dean Myers. I appreciated and enjoyed this play. I appreciated being able to...
The book I am reading is called “Riot” by Walter Dean Myers. The book is in the form of...
Opening my eyes up every day once again another one of my loved ones getting killed. Listening to the news,...
Many people assume that police-brutality or police-related deaths only occur to Black people, which is the case many times,...
Police brutality is a word that’s used for unjustified or unintentional harassment, verbal assault, physical or mental injury. It...
by Alix Langone As strange as it may seem, there have been many incidents of police misconduct at Wafflehouses...
I’m looking at an image that says a lot. It refers to cops shooting innocent African American people and...
Police brutality is a real issue in America. Did you know In an article “Law Enforcement Killed 90 Oakland...
When I first look at an image of a man holding up a sign which says “Hands UP DON’T...
For a while now, I’ve always noticed that countries with totalitarian Governments like the Soviet Union and North Korea,...
Everybody has an alternate meaning of being American, albeit a large number of us can concur that being American...
Police brutality goes way back to 1872, that’s when it all started. When the Chicago Tribune reported on the...
Everyone has a different definition of being American, although many of us can agree that being American is about...
One concept that has been paved in American minds is the American Creed. The American Creed includes the ideas...
In the United States of America the amount of police homicides has increased over the years and the criminal...
What is police brutality? Police brutality is abusive power using excessive force in situations where it’s not required and...
Bias, Racism, and Death in U.S. Communities Why is Police Brutality causing death? “It could have a lot to...
What is the cause of police brutality and how does it affect Oakland residents? Hillary Walker, a teacher at...
Walking out the door Cops siren and loud screams Fill the air with the smell of weed Blunts, and...
My name is Kara Holt and I am 16 years old. I was born on January 14, 2002 in...
I am Alejandro Rose. What’s important to know about me is that I was the first generation in my...
The reconstruction period was the rebuilding of the south but historical edividence and contemporary events show that being an...
Dear Chief of the Oakland Police Department: We think it’s best to let everyone in the police department know...
Dear Mayor Schaaf: We are choosing to write to you, the mayor because you have the most power in...
Police Brutality has been a widespread issue around the world. Reviewing trends, we are able to see that minorities...
Stephon Clark is now being added to a long list of wrongful deaths in the black community. Clark was...
A lot of people may notice but not stand up and speak out about what is taking place...
Black Lives Matter will never receive the recognition nor support that other modern protest have gotten. The movement is...
This is my poem based on the novel “The Hate U Give” for McGeehan’s class. Khalil’s spirit is talking...
It’s Not Just Getting Beaten Up Effects of Police Brutality By: Kamyiah Oliver In Oakland, California, why do our...
Oakland’s Police Department Untold Side “Did you know that African-Americans are 2.5 times more likely to be...
Why is police brutality common in Oakland? In the article, Oakland police: controversial history sets tone for city’ discord. Harris...
The Effects of Police Brutality in Oakland Black innocent people are getting killed every day by the Police in...
This infographic was inspired after I read the Book “The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas and it questioned why ...
Over the years there has been multiple people killed by police officers for example,Yuvette Henderson, Demouria Hogg and...
My people don’t like you badge wearing knuckleheads, that’s just where we at. Screaming “ All lives matter “...
This piece was inspired by Angie Thomas, The Hate U Give This piece exemplifies the butterfly effect, such...
Police brutality is one of the most polarizing issues in the nation today. I hesitate to even write these...
Are Black Children Forced to Grow Up Faster Than White Children YES Black kids are forced to grow up...
We’ve all seen or heard of the NFL and NBA players kneeling, raising their fists, or etc during the...
I feel like the athletes that are kneeling during the national anthem are right as far as the motive...
“…O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave.” One of the most quoted lines Francis...
America can only be great if people make it great, and not standing for the National Anthem is one...
I believe that it is our rights to not stand for the national anthem. our right to sit for...
I sit During the national anthem because I believe it doesn’t pertain to me and its my opinion. I...
The shooting, the killing, the unfair treatment of minorities in the United States needs to stop. As an African...
Why is it that whenever we want to stand up for something, it’s ripped from up under us and...
Protesting by taking a knee is necessary. Some players feel like they aren’t being heard , so they decided...
Protesting the National Anthem to shouldn’t be as serious as everyone has blew it up to be. Although, it...
The current debate over kneeling and sitting has become a big issue in America. Everyone on this earth has...
I think people is taking this a little too far and i feel as if people dont stand then...
I don’t see why the national protest is a big issue. Honestly, I don’t care about any part of...
Every American citizen has the right to protest. Protesting is a freedom that is given to americans and is...
There’s nothing wrong with the football players kneeling down during the national anthem. They are not doing anything wrong....
Kneeling during the star spangled banner should not be a problem. If the president or country is not loyal...
Standing for what you feel is in the best interest for everyone, is not only a selfless act, but...
Rather people should kneel during the national anthem or not should not be the question. The question should be,...
Women basketball players are catching the nation’s eye both negatively and positively by protesting at their games. According to...
The government is making the #takeaknee movement and making into the something to cover up bigger problems that’s going...
Protesting in the NFL is completely necessary. As players, their voices are important and the decisions they make on...
Protesting by taking a knee during National Anthem is unnecessary. I do believe Donald Trump is wrong for his...
The protests of the football players has gotten completely out of control ether through word of mouth or on...
Do you stand or do you sit down when the national anthem comes on? Most don’t stand because the...
In an article by PROCON.org about the players who took a knee during the National Anthem, stated that the...
The National Anthem is racist, people shouldn’t stand for it. The National Anthem we sing today is edited. It...
The questions is whether we should stand, kneel, or sit during the National Anthem. My thoughts are in the...
For me, racism is something that makes me uncomfortable to talk about. It saddens me to know that there...
Stop! Get out with your hands up Ouch! 1 hit Ouch! 2 hits “Stay down sir” Im down and...
I was not trying to hear those words. I won’t, I won’t, I won’t allow you to say such...
Look at all of these people, all of this because this Rodney King guy Maybe we’d be better...
I am appalled by all of these things that has happened The body and soul of an african...
Hello Youth Voices, Please take my survey. I really need the research data for my Senior Capstone Project. My...
My 30-second hook was about the Blue Wall of Silence, an unwritten rule among police culture where they would...
The subject of police brutality is a growing issue, but the simple fact is that African Americans are scared...
My Observations: 1st Image- What I noticed once when I saw this image was how it was color coded to...
“No one had anything to say to those cops, I don’t blame them, Because you’re are pretty much...
Hi, Youth Voices! My name is Abby Henry, and I am a Senior at Jackson High School in Massillon,...
Police relations are very important to focus on because police officers have killed and harass people of color due...
Money & Power power & money that’s all that we have ain’t trying to be funny. you act like...
Men of Color Targeted by Police Brutality Based on the evidence, men of color are targets for police...
Thesis: Some police in oakland are guilty of unfair crimes and aren’t held accountable In my opinion...
Crimes are plaguing the many streets of Oakland every day. We as a community, depend on the authority...
Crime remains one of Oakland’s most serious issues , which begs the question if police are doing their job?...
Did you know that a professional hairstylist spends more time learning about their profession than a police officer?...
Stand Up! Wake Up! Rest in Power Matthew Ajibade, 1/1/15 Nicholas Thomas, 3/24/15 David Felix, 4/25/15 Terrance Kellom, 4/27/15...
How often do community members receive help from police? How often do community members hate on police? How often...
Dear Youth Voices Community, My name is KeJahn Banks,attend Fremont High school, and I’m a basketball player. I feel...
Dear Mr/Mrs. President, My name is Collyn Richardson. I am a 17-year-old African-American boy from Lansing, Michigan. I want...
Dear Mr./Mrs. President, Hi my name is Kathleen and, first I would like to congratulate you on winning! Second...
Dear Next President of the United States, An issue that I care about is Black Lives Matter is a...
Dear Future President, In our country, Police Brutality has been one of our biggest problems that we need to...
Dear Future President, Hi! My name is Layla and I am 10 years old. First, I want to say...
Dear Future President of the United States of America, First off, I would like to say congratulations with your...
To the Next President of The United States Of America: One issue is that a lot of policemen or...
Dear Future President of the United States, I believe that Black lives matter in our world because we are...
Dear Future President of the United States, Congrats on being the new U.S president. Was it hard to get...
Dear Future President of the United States Of America, Congratulations on being the new President of The United States....
Dear Future President of the United States, Black lives is an issue in our country. I think this because...
Dear Future President of the United States, There are so many issues in my community, and country. For example,...
Dear next President of The United States of America, First of all new President congratulations on becoming the next...
Dear Future President, I would like to congratulate to for being the next president. I would like to talk...
The history of Law Enforcement dates back to the beginning of this country’s history. When the signing of the...
Today’s day and age is obsessed with technology. It fills every moment of our time. The average person...
I am from Oakland Where people do drugs and get robbed at night Where you here gunshots and sirens...
I have decided to pick the issue of Colin Kaepernick not standing for the National Anthem because this is...
Dear Future President, I wonder if police brutality will ever stop. The reason why I’m writing this to you...
This country is facing many things with ongoing debates about things like transsexual rights, poverty and racism which has...
Dear Mr./Mrs. President: I think the most important issue we need to address for the new president is police...
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