As the Covid 19 virus surges across the United States it does so as the same time the country is going through a social crisis. Starting with the death of George Floyd there have been a wave of protests, criminal justice reforms and a heightened awareness of racial inequality in America.
Nevertheless, taking a look at the Bronx, we will look at a few examples of what’s been going on during this Time.
June 6th, 2020
One woman, who was standing in front of a Black Lives Matter Queens sign, spoke to the crowd and demanded cuts to the NYPD budget. She insisted on the money being used to pay for schools and improving better education. A large crowd protested outside Archbishop Molloy High School in Briarwood at 1 p.m. today. The school has drawn criticism for its slow response in condemning the death of George Floyd. A large crowd also attended a vigil at Queensbridge Park at around 6 p.m. Attendees formed a large circle on the grass and placed flowers in the center. Protesters chanted out Taylor’s name 27 times to mark her birthday. Some individuals spoke to the crowd and discussed the importance of fighting for change.
