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I am BEWILDERED by how openly rude people are on social media lmaooo. And also, I’ve decided to no longer edit out usernames or emails when people say this stuff. If you’re confident enough to say this online, you should assume eyes are on it.
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Akron Police in riot gear outside Justice Center at State and High
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Case students, alum and community members are conducting a “ die-in” demonstration during Open House in solidarity with Palestine and the school’s Students for Justice in Palestine chapter @clevelanddotcom
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Protestors promptly kick this person out of the demonstration as he takes down a street sign. “You are not an ally.”
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I am covering protests this evening in Downtown #Akron just hours after police released body camera footage showing the fatal shooting of #JaylandWalker . @beaconjournal
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just coming back on social media for a second to let all the people calling me ugly and fat in my DMs know I'm getting double chicken in my chipotle burrito 😌
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At Main and Church. Protestors have set dumpsters on fire. @beaconjournal
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Akron-area activists, attorney Imokhai Okolo and family and friends of Tavion Koonce-Williams, 15, are demanding accountability after an Akron Police officer shot the teenager April 1 while he was holding a toy gun.
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Protestor who was tear-gassed by police has saline poured on face and in eyes by another demonstrator.
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REMINDER TO JOURNALISTS: While reporting todays news, keep in mind this ruling impacts people who are able to get pregnant. This is not exclusive to only those identifying as a woman.
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2 years
I keep coming back to this video. @Akron_Police is this blue light always lit at HQ? If not, why now? Why last night? Protestors were visibly upset seeing it and tensions escalated after coming to HQ, were you hoping to get a reaction?
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A “Thin Blue Line” of light shining through one of the floors of #Akron Police HQ. @beaconjournal
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Lynette Williams, a 54-year-old teacher m, has lived in Akron her whole life. She said she feels sad and that the events from this evening are not what the Walker family wanted. @beaconjournal
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🗞BREAKING 🗞 I’ll be joining the Plain Dealer/Cleveland.com as a criminal justice reporter starting next week. I am honored (and in shock) to be joining my hometown paper— the paper I grew up with. I can’t wait to get started. Enjoy this #throwback from my Gram’s basement.
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Tear gas has been thrown. Cops are in riot gear.
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Davontae Winchster tells the crowd to honor the Walker family’s wish: remain peaceful.
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A “Thin Blue Line” of light shining through one of the floors of #Akron Police HQ. @beaconjournal
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Fists in the air, a moment of silence for #JaylandWalker . @beaconjournal
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Students and alum from area Catholic high schools are outside of Cleveland Public Auditorium protesting the LGBTQ+ policy issued quietly in September. Inside, Bishop Malesic is holding a Revival Rally with students. @clevelanddotcom
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Scene on Main Street by the Akron Civic Theater. Cars continue to drive past. Police have roads leading to Justice Center blocked. Dumpster fire is dying out. It seems like there is a stand-still. Just 15 minutes until midnight. @beaconjournal
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Police leaving a trail of tear gas down Main Street. Protestors on-foot have dispersed for most part at least by the Civic. @beaconjournal
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10 months
My feelings were only hurt for a second but if you really want to make me feel better, you should support local news and by support local news I mean read this important story I wrote for @clevelanddotcom
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The protest today is larger. Hundreds of people are on the streets of Akron demanding justice for #JaylandWalker @beaconjournal
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Outside The Freedom BLOC moments ago on W. Exchange. Around 12 police cars. Protestors tell me one person, their security guard, has been arrested. @beaconjournal
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2 years
More from family of #JaylandWalker after seeing the body cam footage earlier today:
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Marchers and a large car caravan is making its way through downtown. Chants can be heard from multiple city blocks away— “Jayland’s life matters.”
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The crowd marched to Packard and Lawton, near where Jayland’s grandmother lives. Another moment of silence.
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Protestors paused at Bowery and State.
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One protestor with a bat is walking around breaking windows to the plow trucks blocking off access. @beaconjournal
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Demetrius Travis, Sr., one of Jayland’s cousins, shares the last text messages between each other the weekend before he was shot and killed. @beaconjournal
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4 years
@Megan_Steffen Appropriately 👏🏻 align 👏🏻 yourself 👏🏻
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Around 10 APD cars driving down Main Street. @beaconjournal
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Protestor Franklin Ragsdale shares why he and others are outside Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Charles Brown’s house. @beaconjournal
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2 years
I am back in the newsroom now. Filing a story. Follow @beaconjournal for updates in the coming days. Thanks.
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@clancynewyork Oh it's no worries! Thank you though! It made me legit LOL because she isn't even the person I was trying to contact!
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4 years
How it started how it’s going!!!! Super excited to share that after 2 internships and working as an NBC contractor for 10 months, I officially am on staff full-time starting Oct. 26 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
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#BREAKING I’m so excited to finally share the news! Starting April 5 I am joining the @beaconjournal and @USATODAY as a Community Reporter! Over the last three years I’ve been able to see how powerful local news is and I’m hoping to impact communities closer to my own backyard…
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Main Street is fairly empty of protestors. APD blocking off road and entrances to Justice Center.
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10 months
Since 2015, 24 trans girls have been approved to participate in Ohio High School Athletic Association sports. Nearly 400,000 student athletes participate in OHSAA sports, grades 7-12, each year. The association approved just six trans girls to play girls’ sports this year.
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Just received this text from Demetrius Travis, Sr., cousin of #JaylandWalker @clevelanddotcom
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Imokhai Okolo, an attorney, calls on young people to organize to demand Justice for #JaylandWalker . Okolo was up for a spot on the city’s Citizens’ Police Oversight Board.
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2 years
Scene outside of Buchtel High. Davontae Winchester, on top of the van. “We are here for the Walker family.”
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Just watched my mom save a man’s life at Marc’s. Nurses should be paid no less than $1 million an hour.
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2 years
Woke up around 20 minutes ago and haven’t really stopped crying while thinking about yesterday. Thinking about the Walker family. Thinking about the rage and exhaustion from the community. Just don’t really know what to make of everything right now.
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The protestors are now downtown. This is Main and Cedar. @beaconjournal
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His mom, Angel Williams, spoke on behalf of her son during a press conference in Akron this morning. Here is a clip of what she said:
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Protestors gathered this evening outside the home of Charlie Brown, Deputy Mayor for Public Safety. @beaconjournal
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#BREAKING My car was found! It is currently in the impound lot. Have a bunch of stuff to do before I can (possibly) drive it. Planning to write a follow-up for @clevelanddotcom soon.
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High Street. On the move to the Harold K. Stubbs Justice Center which is straight ahead. “Find the closest parking and go to the police station,” one demonstrators yells.
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2 years
Everyone WFH in Chicago…OPEN YOUR WINDOWS. It’s chilly. But it’s refreshing. And tomorrow you won’t be able to! ❄️
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Student journalists are journalists. Not amateurs. Not “just” students. They are journalists. Forever and ever and always.
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2 years
First time in the paper. 🥰 @beaconjournal
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Pandemic has easily been the 2 hardest years of my life and I just want to make a public thank you to @tryguys @nedfulmer @KeithHabs @EugeneLeeYang and @korndiddy for bringing like 30 min of pure joy every couple of days. You guys literally take away so much pain and grief.
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@luv4u @_SJPeace_ Hi Patricia, I’m reaching out from NBC 5. Mine sending me a DM? Did you take this video or know who did? Would like to permission to share with our partners on all platforms.
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2 years
A march is planned to start at 6pm in Grace Park.
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10 months
@snoutwife @writergirl104 It was an Instagram story accusing a local NFL player of assault and brandishing a gun during an argument. It would be irresponsible to not reach out to them as I also reached out to the football team and police.
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1 year
A car caravan from St. Ashworth is now on E. Wilbeth, near where Jayland Walker was shot by Akron police. @clevelanddotcom
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4 months
I know it’s a weird time to post (go browns) and I wasn’t sure if I wanted to bc I’m afraid of the stigma behind it, but today marks six years since I last self-harmed, etc. and subsequently got help. Happy to be here, even on the blue days. Would have missed a lot.
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TW: suicide ‼️Mental health resources in this country are a joke ‼️ Was out of the office Mon and Tues because I’ve been suicidal. I have a history… Urgently found a therapist yesterday with help from family Therapist didn’t show up to first appt today
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@USWBat @TeamJoe @TeamTrump @steelworkers Hello, I'm with NBC Chicago. May we share these pictures with all partners on all platforms? Thank you in advance!
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The cast can be seen on Tavion’s right hand/wrist where Officer Ryan Westlake shot him. Westlake had been fired by the city in 2021 and reinstated again after 99 days of unpaid leave despite several incidents.
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While Samaria Rice is planning an event to mark ten years since an officer shot and killed her son, another police shooting reminds her of Tamir’s death. Rice and other activists are demanding the city fire an Akron officer who shot a teen last week.
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@Justin_4America Ohio is an open-carry state. Anyone is allowed to carry a firearm without a concealed-carry license. There are some age restrictions.
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Courtney Price and her son were at her aunt's home when police raided, searching for a tenant who hadn't lived there in at least a year. 17-month-old Waylon is now in the ICU from inhaling smoke from flash-bangs, his mom said. @clevelanddotcom
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1 year
Several #Akron businesses are hosting fundraisers for to post the bail of protesters who were arrested during this week’s demonstrations for #JaylandWalker . Check 'em out in the story below⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
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This comes as private schools that accept public funding – including schools in the Diocese – are about to receive a big boost in taxpayers’ money. Lawmakers increased eligibility and the value of private school vouchers in the two-year state budget that passed in June.
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Cleveland-area Catholics react to diocese’s policy on ‘issues of sexuality and gender identity’ ⁦ @clevelanddotcom
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2 years
💫Some professional news💫 This is my last week at @nbcchicago . I don't really have the words to express how honored I am to have gotten to hit the ground running in my journalism career with some of the best journalists in the world. I am beyond grateful.
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Now, the crowd is arriving near the intersection of Portage Path and Copley.
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2 years
fuck tear gas sucks
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✨✨Some professional news!✨✨ Yesterday was my last day at the Akron Beacon Journal. This was a bittersweet decision. I am so grateful for everything and excited to share what is to come.
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With less than an hour until curfew, there is only around 15 people outside the Justice Center in downtown #Akron protesting for #JaylandWalker . @beaconjournal
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Hearing from organizers that march is headed to the Highland Square neighborhood.
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I've had the same guy call me four times today asking when NBC is airing the Grinch and if any of you people want to know it's 7 p.m. CST on Saturday, December 25th.
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Fred Hampton Gun Club/Black Panther member Keivon Lee, 21, joined the protest yesterday in #Akron . He said he carries his gun with him everywhere for protection and said Black people should purchase a gun and be properly trained on how to use one for protection. @beaconjournal
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2 years
I asked officers whether they were instructed to remove badges with their name on it. “No comment.” @beaconjournal
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2 years
While covering #JaylandWalker protests July 2, I saw @Akron_Police officers without their name badges on. This became common in the weeks and protests that followed. We asked Chief Mylett about this today. @beaconjournal Here is his response:
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10 months
@snoutwife @writergirl104 As I mentioned in another tweet, I would never make light of a victim’s response to a journalist’s inquiry. I often talk with people on the worst day of their life and I don’t take that lightly.
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I spoke with several protestors and Black residents watching what was happening last night. They said there was some distrust in police before, but now they described the relationship with Akron police as “sour,” “broken,” and “changed forever.”
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2 years
Protest has turned right onto Exchange.
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My favorite part of the eclipse in Cleveland was seeing how this once-in-a-lifetime event united so many people. It was amazing driving around town and seeing people from every age and background just smiling and looking up.
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#BREAKING : Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced the grand jury will NOT indict the eight #Akron police officers who fatally shot 25-year-old #JaylandWalker last summer. @clevelanddotcom
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Another future @clevelanddotcom reporter/photog? Meet Astrid B. She is 10. She likes unicorns, pigs and everything musical theater. (She’s a soprano working on her belt.) I talked to her today for a story I’m working on about being a trans kid in Ohio.
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A few dozen people are protesting outside of Lorain Police Department after a family’s dog was shot and killed by a police officer Sunday. @clevelanddotcom
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5 years
Can't believe I'm saying this but.....I have some exciting news! Starting in December, I will be working full-time at @nbcchicago as an Assignment Editor. I'm honored, excited, grateful, nervous....all the emotions! I can't believe it!
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@snoutwife @writergirl104 Nickira also isn’t the person I was trying to contact. She was just a random person who decided to call me fat which I thought was funny. The victim has not responded and I completely respect that. She mentioned in a separate post the possibility for a lawsuit.
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Cops have gathered in a parking lot near Walhaven. This officer told me “some arrests” have been made. @beaconjournal
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4 years
The crowd is singing “We Are The Champions.”
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3 years
Absolutely do NOT talk to me rn I AM insufferable
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11pm or so: One protestor stands still, holding her sign above her head in front of the Justice Center in downtown Akron where a “Thin Blue Line” of light is showing through the building. @beaconjournal
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Protestors are marching down Copley. Was at Grace. Now at Storer.
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Protestors were driving in a small caravan going West on Exchange. About a dozen cop cars chasing. @beaconjournal
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5 years
@HelloCullen When I was sick my mom would always make me squish eggs. Poached. Poached was the word I didn’t know existed until I ordered squish eggs at a diner in 8th grade.
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I bit the bullet and I’m starting therapy tomorrow. I’ve been really scared to admit I’m not feeling good…but I think it’s valid given the fact that we are all collectively going through it.
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More than two months after #JaylandWalker was fatally shot by #Akron Police, people continue their calls for justice. After a week of action, a march organized by @thefreedomBLOC is about to step out here at Sand Run Metro Park. @beaconjournal
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2 years
My colleagues at @beaconjournal are asking Mayor Horrigan and Akron Police for more information including a statement on this. I will try and update as soon we have more.
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2 years
A “Thin Blue Line” of light shining through one of the floors of #Akron Police HQ. @beaconjournal
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Day one at @beaconjournal is done! Looking forward to covering the northeast suburbs of Akron. Message me if you’re in #Hudson , #Tallmadge , #Stow or #MunroeFalls ! News tips are preferred. Hate mail is unnecessary. Fan mail welcomed 😏 📩mwalsh @gannett .com
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April 7, 2017: “I’ll work for NBC one day.” Oct. 10, 2021: “Just visiting our NY office!” #grateful #NBC 🦚❤️🦚
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Seeing Amy Poehler and Tina Fey the way God intended; live on a Saturday Night.
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