Black students at Parkland school express concern over greater police presence
A group of Black students from Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High called a press conference today to say they have concerns that may not mirror those of their white peers. And that the media should listen. #MSDStrongpic.twitter.com/f3iy85Szi7
Kai says while some might feel comfort to have more police officers at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas, he does not. He says it's intimidating & that black students will face most of the consequences of an overmilitarized predominantly white school.pic.twitter.com/IxyYDbbOW8
Tyah-Amoy a Marjorie Stoneman Douglas student said conversations about gun violence have to include police violence. She asked, the same people who showed up for #MarchForOurLives--will they show up for #StephonClark? #AltonSterling? #SandraBland?pic.twitter.com/QIhvy9gYHD
About 8 media organizations covered this press conference-- most of them local. One student said the school's black students are not being represented. She peered into the news cameras and said, "Well here we are. Do you see us?" #MSDStrong @wlrn
Putting more armed police in schools will make some people feel safe, and some people feel infinitely less safe.https://twitter.com/NadegeGreen/status/979125418228961286 …
Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High is 25% students of color.
We've barely seen any students of color given the time of day from Media. (e.g. The TIME cover had 5 white students, 0 students of color)
These courageous girls are speaking up. We should listen. #MSDStronghttps://twitter.com/NadegeGreen/status/979125418228961286 …
Black Marjory Stoneman Douglas students want the movement to include their voices too https://hrld.us/2GGPQC1 #MSDStrongpic.twitter.com/3Qtd0GTi9m