Racism in America If anyone is unaware of the current administrations attempts at stoking racial tensions to divide this country’s citizens,... Letters to the Editor 13 Sep 2022 | 01:28
‘This is my community, too’ Let me tell you about the day I had Wednesday, June 3, 2020. Between working from home, managing life during COVID-19 and... Letters to the Editor 18 Mar 2021 | 03:54
This sign that went up the week before July 4 at the firehouse on West Street felt like “a slap in the face” to residents of color. Photos by Daniel Mack. Residents see ‘coded racism’ in firehouse sign The week before Independence Day, a sign went up outside a fire station in Warwick that hung heavy with meaning layered between... Home 09 Jul 2020 | 08:41
Vernon Township Mayor Howard Burrell addresses the Black Lives Matter rally in Sparta on Saturday with his wife, Reba, at his side (Photo provided) ‘Not just a black problem, but an American problem’ Let me start my comments by reconfirming to you what I hope and believe that you already know -- and that is that your presence... Local News 23 Jun 2020 | 10:57
Sparta, where is our pride? Dear Sparta, We say we have Spartan pride. We yell it at football games, print it on T-shirts, and hang it on banners. But... Letters to the Editor 16 Jun 2020 | 10:28
Decency in America is decades overdue To the Editor: I have never been more proud of my Midwestern roots than when I saw Mayor Frey in Minneapolis vehemently indignant... Letters to the Editor 16 Jun 2020 | 10:06
We need to be better: Sparta’s role in racism To the Editor: Over the past few days, I have taken a lot of time to reflect on my Sparta upbringing. As a biracial person... Letters to the Editor 16 Jun 2020 | 10:02
A photo from the June 6 Warwick Against Racism March. Photo by Tom Kates. ‘I experience it way more than I should’ Do you want to share your story or experience with us? Email: comm.engage@strausnews.com. In response to weeks of protests... Evergreen 12 Jun 2020 | 12:44
