It’s been a very hectic news cycle, a trifecta of sorts – the coronavirus, the economy and George Floyd protests.
With dozens of stories everyday, it’s easy to miss some here and there.
Here are some of WYDaily’s most-read stories so you can get in on the conversation:
“I can’t breathe!”
The sounds of chanting and marching footsteps echoed through the streets of James City County as hundreds came out to protest against police brutality Monday night. READ MORE
‘I can’t breathe’: Cry of protesters resonate in James City County
Used to this
While the protests remind Davis of the Civil Rights movement in the 1960s, he said there’s a different kind of hope to change the systemic procedures in law enforcement that don’t protect against racial discrimination. READ MORE
‘Black people are used to this’: Historic church in Williamsburg responds to protests
“Don’t.”
As the father of two African American sons, Philip Canady has taught them from a young age how to protect themselves because of the color of their skin. READ MORE
A world of ‘don’t’: How black and white families teach their children about racial injustice
Still here
As discussions of racial injustice occur throughout the nation, some areas of the Peninsula are still home to Confederate memorials. READ MORE
As some protests hone in on Confederate memorials, areas in the Peninsula are still home to some
Police and race
With the growing divide between civilians and law enforcement, how do departments in the Historic Triangle bridge the gap between community policing, race and diversity? READ MORE
Police and race: Bridging the gap between community policing, race and diversity
