According to the CDC, one shot is not enough to protect one’s immune system which is why a second dose is recommended.
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In my opinion, I feel that the officer was in the wrong to shoot her because he could have tased her. In this case, Ma’Khia had a knife and force was an appropriate response; however, shooting her wasn’t necessary.
On April 15, Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black male, was shot and killed by Minnesota police officer, Kim Potter, during an arrest attempt. The video of his killing surfaced in the media and showed that three officers in one car pulled Wright over because of a regular traffic violation that led to finding out that Wright had a warrant.
During these difficult times of COVID, you may not be feeling the best. It has been challenging to social distance. Can you believe it’s been over a year since this has all began! It can be hard to stay in contact with people, making you feel lonely and sad. That’s why today I have my ‘ABCs’ on how to deal with COVID.
Dr. Fauci told CNN that there are two options for America. “We can either continue to be at citizen’s throats about their public health measures or we can get many people vaccinated as quickly as possible”.
Derek Chauvin, the officer who killed George Floyd, is now on trial. The defense attorney stated that Chauvin was following protocol and that the case should rely on more than the 9 minute 29 second video. On the contrary, the prosecuting attorney believed that it was a homicide and Chauvin betrayed his oath as a police officer. I agree with the prosecuting attorney; what Chauvin did is unjustifiable and illegal. He needs to get the proper punishment necessary for his crime. If he is able to walk free, this will be another example of how the justice system is unjust.
Recently, Asian Americans have been receiving much hate due to the pandemic. Asian Americans received hate way before this virus, however, it became greater because of the coronavirus. Former President Donald Trump stated that at the start of the virus it was “the China virus,” which caused them to be blamed by many Americans.
We have to keep marching for justice for the teens and children like me and the children to come.
Despite the pandemic, New Mount Olive Baptist Church still finds a way to provide for their community. On March 6, NMOBC had a give back in honor of the pastor’s anniversary.
Congratulations to our local, outstanding collegiate athlete, Sydney Blackburn for her record-breaking discus throw at the Savannah State Eye Opener meet last Saturday. With an impressive throw of 150’04”, Sydney, a freshman at Albany State University, is now the new record holder at her school and currently ranked as the #1 discus thrower in Division II. This winning throw qualifies Sydney to compete at the NCA Division II National Championship.