Black Lives Matter

Black Lives Matter Group Looks to Continue Racial Justice Work

Members of the Martha’s Vineyard Black Lives Matter group spoke to a full house at the Martha’s Vineyard Museum Saturday, amid discussion about past and future racial justice work on Island.

Community Gathers at Beetlebung Corner in Vigil for Tyre Nichols

Racial justice advocates gathered and knelt at Beetlebung Corner Sunday for a silent vigil in memory of Tyre Nichols, a Memphis man killed by five police officers earlier this month.

Recounting a Harrowing Journey Through the Criminal Justice System

In 1983 Ndume Olatushani was convicted of murder and sentenced to death in Memphis, Tenn. — a city in which he had never set foot, for a crime he did not commit.

Standing Up by Kneeling Down, Dana Nunes Surprised Herself

Many on the Island know her as the woman in the yellow rain boots, the leader of the Black Lives Matter kneel-ins every morning at Beetlebung Corner. But for Dana Nunes, the title has never been the focus.

Island Police Set to Begin Diversity Training This Fall

Diversity training for Martha’s Vineyard police is on deck for later this fall, as a joint project with Island police chiefs and the Martha’s Vineyard Diversity Coalition gets under way, aided by a $17,000 grant from Permanent Endowment of Martha’s Vineyard.

Signs at Beetlebung Corner Prompt Discussion About Future Regulations

Chilmark selectmen discussed potentially regulating political signs on town property.

Author Series Finale Turns to Black Lives Matter Movement

On Thursday evening, for its fourth and final event, the series turned its focus to the Black Lives Matter movement, bringing the national conversation to the Island stage.

Staying the Course With Vigilance and Action

The morning vigils are just one piece of a larger picture of social activism.

Young Voices Send Strong Message

Children and toddlers from around the Island community gathered with their parents at Ocean Park on Tuesday evening for a kid-friendly Black Lives Matter rally.

Vineyard Walks the Walk to Commemorate Juneteenth

Hundreds gathered at Veterans Memorial Park in Vineyard Haven Friday to join a march for racial justice and equality, organized in honor of Juneteenth.

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