Jersey City protests over the injustice of black lives

Kenise Brown, Editor-in-Chief

Hundreds of people in Jersey City came together in unity to protest peacefully in solidarity with protesters around the world including Minnesota. This follows the tragic death of George Floyd who was murdered in late May by Minnesota policeman Derek Chauvin. Nevin Perkins, a student majoring in English, minoring in African-American studies,Op/Ed editor at The Gothic Times, and President of Black Men United led his community organization along with other organizations: Students Demand Action of Hudson County,Solidarity and Mutual Aid Coalition, Newark Water Coalition,and Newark Community Action Network to engage the community to halt police brutality.