CINCINNATI, Ohio ― You might have heard the chants and seen the signs―many that read ‘No Justice, No Peace.’
But what does it really mean to have justice in the wake of a fight against racism and police brutality?
What You Need To Know
- Now that protestors have highlighted the problem, they’re talking solutions
- Some ideas include police, justice system, and education reform
- Discussions featured online at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
“Nowhere in my definition of justice includes black lives being disposable,” said emerging activist DJ HD. “I definitely view many of the recent killings that happened on tape as modern day lynchings,” he said.
Turns out, justice means something different for everyone who hit the streets.
“That pain builds up after awhile and I thought it was very important for us to organize here directly in Cincinnati,” said HD.
He is one of the emerging activists who helped start some of the protests in Cincinnati, along with Brittany Bibb.
“My definition of justice for black people is us being able to be free no matter what we’re doing,” said Bibb.
And James Johnson is also an emerging activist who helped organize protests.
“A lot of times we focus on the police brutality aspect or police terrorism, but we don’t acknowledge how racist the systems of the criminal justice system is,” said Johnson.
Together, they logged online to talk about what they want to see happen next after the protests they helped organize highlighted the problems.
“I think at the end of the day we want equity,” said Johnson.
“I think our next step is to really get on the same page and continue to press forward,” said Bibb.
The discussions were featured online through the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.
While still shut down from the pandemic, the museum is working to add to its history that’s still unfolding in the fight for justice.
“Lets not stop until we get full justice,” said HD.
