Urban riots

on the rooftops. One man was found dead after being shot by one of the officers random rounds. On the fourth day, July 19-20th, 75 volunteers created an “outpost” on 125th Street and 8th Avenue to develop aid for teenagers and women in the closing riot. The group began arguing with two white reporters

have over the people. Even if they have this right to go against the government 's wishes, there have been many cases in history, such as protests in LA and Ferguson, Missouri, where protests turn to violent riots which result in unnecessary death and destruction. How can we stop these riots and violent acts without taking away the citizens right to the first amendment? Where do we draw the line to what citizens protest about? Well, we cannot write a law that prevents one from protesting his or her

has written several books on the matters of race and ethnicity. In Chapter 4 of his book, which is aptly titled “Postwar Passions”, Daniels chooses to focus on the experiences of African-Americans in the post-WWI era, specifically focusing on race riots that occurred during the “Red Summer” of 1919. (104) There is a long-standing history of racial discord between whites and African-Americans, but the post-WWI years are a unique time. It has been more than fifty years since slavery has been abolished

were the best weapon to fight for equal rights. Though African Americans still have inequality to this day. While King and other leaders fought peacefully in the past, protester Wes Annac believes America has the mindset that fighting violently like riots are the only way to get their voice heard which is not the way for voices to be heard. Those who are given authority were initially here to protect and serve people in the community. The hero role has sadly been replaced by personal creed to hurt

Throughout history, one can find instances where events seem to repeat the events of the past. An instance of this is the parallel between the Enlightenment and the Stonewall Riots. Not only is there a parallel there, the French Revolution is similar to the Stonewall Riots as well. The Stonewall Riots were a series of riots that began on June 28th, 1969 in the early morning at the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village of New York City. Police raided the building after they discovered the bar had been

I. Introduction Did you know, in America today, there are 14,000 recorded incidents involving police brutality to this day. That’s a large number. Day after day, police brutality incidents are increasing, but is constantly left unnoticed. Although police brutality protest makes major headlines from time to time, let’s be honest, no one watches the news. So how exactly are Americans supposed to get the message across? How are they supposed to educate the people? How are they supposed to make it known

possibilities of going outside the lines, from beyond the fence of society. The couple identifies the “outsiders” as riots other than individuals within the gated community. “It was not possible to insure the house, the swimming pool or the car against riot damage.” { Gordimer, 2} The fence that holds the homeowners inside defeats the chance of them ever getting to understand the purpose of the riots that took place. The sign of warning in front of the characters home and their location shows how apartheid

The Prosecution’s Indictment of Mr. George Stevens In the story The Garies and Their Friends by Frank Webb, one man is responsible for the race riot. The prosecution charges Mr. George Stevens with Inciting a Riot and Seditious Conspiracy. We intend to prove these charges beyond a reasonable doubt. We will do this by presenting overwhelming evidence of his guilt. He manipulated people and circumstances to his full advantage to implement his plan. His agenda was one of

Protesting is when someone objects something someone else has done or said. When you are protesting you are standing up for what you believe in. Everyone has the right to protest, according to the first amendment. The first amendment in the US Constitution states ,”Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government

hat is free speech? Does the term ‘free speech’ cover offensive words? Painful ones? Words that disrespect others? What about objectionable, or even wrong beliefs? When is speech illegal? What is exactly meant by free speech? The term ‘free speech’ includes ‘hate speech’, and is therefore protected by the first amendment. This means that even messages we don’t like, agree with, feel uncomfortable about, or even are disgusted by, are legal. Unfortunately, many college students consider harmful words