RACINE — At 11:30 a.m. on a warm Thursday afternoon, upwards of 200 people attended a rally and march in Downtown Racine demanding justice for Da’Shontay King, a 37-year-old Black man killed by a Racine police officer on May 20. The throng of people chanted to release the cop’s body camera footage as a plea […]
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Prayer Vigil held for Brittany Booker: “Stop the Violence”
People made signs with pleas for justice to accompany the balloons in honor of Brittany. –Pink balloons were everywhere, including hearts, stars and the letter B as loved ones brought them to be released at the end of the vigil. –Kelly Scroggins-Powell organized the vigil spoke on behalf of Brittany’s mother, Gale, who “said she’s […]
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Women’s History Month: 3 Women to Know in Racine
Women’s History Month is celebrated in March. This month commemorates women who are making cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements. This month is also a time of reflection and the Racine County Eye acknowledges all individuals in Racine County making a difference. However, there are three women who go above and beyond for the community whose […]