Orange County Sheriff’s Department in Goshen, N.Y. Photo by Hanna Wickes ‘The conversation has to start someplace’ After Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd last May, Black Lives Matter protests, petitions, fund... Local News 26 Apr 2021 | 10:35
Don’t let them divide us I am a supporter of Black Lives Matter AND I respect and appreciate the very difficult job performed day in and day out by... Letters to the Editor 11 Sep 2020 | 01:06
Provided image. Safe Harbors. Black Renaissance Festival seeking artists, musicians, dancers, writers Safe Harbors of the Hudson, in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, presents the Black Renaissance Festival –... Entertainment 04 Aug 2020 | 02:27
‘We should all support the police, stand for the flag and kneel for God’ In the recent publication of The Photo News there appeared an article showing a sign at the Warwick Fire Department: We Support... Letters to the Editor 28 Jul 2020 | 11:48
The Mullally cousins - Bryce, 11, Devon, 13, and Austin, 11 - took chalk to their grandparents’ driveway on Oxford Road in Goshen to take part- in their own way - in the Black Lives Matter movement. Photo by Beth Quinn. Goshen. Young people speaking their minds Local News 27 Jul 2020 | 02:57
‘Misrepresentations’ I find it necessary to respond to a letter to the editor entitled “Their blood isn’t white or black but red” as it’s basic... Letters to the Editor 27 Jul 2020 | 12:04
Steven Fuller, lead organizer of the event, spoke to the crowd, saying they would listen, pray and march. Photos by Francis Ruth Harris. Listen, pray and march By Frances Ruth Harris It’s been eight weeks since the death of George Floyd. Black Lives Matter Steven Fuller and his unity... Local News 22 Jul 2020 | 12:01
‘Their blood isn’t white or black but red’ Since everyone is afraid of not being politically correct, I would like to express my problem with BLM, the organization,... Letters to the Editor 20 Jul 2020 | 08:19
This sign that went up the week before July 4 at the firehouse on West Street felt like “a slap in the face” to residents of color. Photos by Daniel Mack. Residents see ‘coded racism’ in firehouse sign The week before Independence Day, a sign went up outside a fire station in Warwick that hung heavy with meaning layered between... Local News 09 Jul 2020 | 08:41
A decorated 2-D horse, like those displayed throughout the Village of Goshen to symbolize Goshen’s long racing history, carries the Black Lives Matter insignia on the lawn of the First Presbyterian Church. Photo by Frances Ruth Harris. Goshen. What matters Local News 08 Jul 2020 | 01:12
A photo from the June 6 Warwick Against Racism March. Photo by Tom Kates. ‘I experience it way more than I should’ Do you want to share your story or experience with us? Email: comm.engage@strausnews.com. In response to weeks of protests... Evergreen 12 Jun 2020 | 12:44
