Students decided to walk out in protest after two teachers Paul Danforth and Michelle Beattie resigned because they were gay. What You Know: The teachers […]
Tag: Protests
Olympic Athletes Could Be Suspended If Protesting Occurs During Tokyo Games
On Thursday, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) released a three-page guideline for athletes participating in the games. According to CBS News, the guideline explained how […]
Ongoing Anti-Government Protest In Haiti
For six weeks, there have been ongoing demonstrations in Haiti demanding the resignation of President Jovenel Moïse. What We Know: For six weeks, there have […]
New Demonstrations Against President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi Planned in Egypt
New plans in Egypt have been found to hurt President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. What We Know: On Friday, September 27, thousands of Egyptian citizens came […]
Demonstrations Erupt in Indonesia’s Papua due to Racist Comments from High School Teacher
Papua, on the western half of New Guinea island, is in the midst of violent protests leaving at least 20 people killed and dozens more […]
Two Arrests Made In Racist Attack On Black Student At The University Of Arizona
The protests happened after the university announced that the two white assailants were arrested and facing a misdemeanor count of assault. What We Know: According […]
China Accused of Spreading Disinformation on Social Media
Protests began months ago after proposed amendments to Hong Kong’s Extradition Law surfaced. The amendment would allow a person arrested in Hong Kong to face […]
Wanda Vazquez Sworn in as New Puerto Rico Governor
Justice Secretary Wanda Vázquez was sworn in Wednesday as the governor of Puerto Rico, becoming the third person in only a week to act as […]
Woman In Line To Be Puerto Rico’s New Governor Does Not Want Job
Puerto Rico’s Secretary of Justice Wanda Vázquez has announced that she does not want the position of governor after Ricardo Rosselló. What We Know: In […]
Protests in NY for Eric Garner Calling For Justice
Hundreds marched in the “We Are Eric Garner” rally in New York on Wednesday, the five-year anniversary of his death. What We Know: This was […]