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06.19.2020 News

On Juneteenth, protesters march in Riverhead to bring attention to inequality

Juneteenth, a day marked by celebrating the liberation of enslaved Americans, took on added meaning this year in the wake of the death of George Floyd, a Black Minneapolis...

05.31.2020 Multimedia

‘Enough with the senseless violence.’ As nation grapples with tragedy, protesters in Riverhead fight for change

The front of Eric Williams’ shirt featured an image of George Floyd, the Minneapolis man killed Monday in police custody. On the back was written: “I am George Floyd.”...

05.31.2020 News

Protests planned at Stotzky Park and downtown Riverhead Sunday, officials say

Two separate events have been organized in Riverhead for Sunday afternoon as part of the growing nationwide response to the killing of an unarmed black man, George Floyd, in...

12.27.2016 Community

Editorial: Demonstrators should not be ignored in Riverhead

On Monday afternoon, Dallas Police Chief David Brown addressed the nation during a press conference about the tragedy facing his city and the difficult time in history Americans are...

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On Juneteenth, protesters march in Riverhead to bring attention to inequality

‘Enough with the senseless violence.’ As nation grapples with tragedy, protesters in Riverhead fight for change

Protests planned at Stotzky Park and downtown Riverhead Sunday, officials say

Top Stories 2016: Black Lives Matter-inspired protest takes place downtown

Editorial: Demonstrators should not be ignored in Riverhead