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Justice for Patrick Lyoya - Grand Rapids, MI

On April 4, 2022, Patrick Lyoya, 26-year-old refugee from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, was fatally shot in the back of the head by Officer Christopher Schurr of the Grand Rapids Police Department following a traffic stop in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Hundreds gathered in protest over the span of a few weeks to demand Justice for Patrick and for the state to hold the police officer accountable for the execution of a civilian.

 
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My month in movies - January 2024
My month in movies - January 2024

This year I'll be sharing a complete list of the films I've watched throughout each month, covering everything from new releases to old favorites that I've revisited.

Top 10 Films of 2023
Top 10 Films of 2023
Top 10 Films of 2022
Top 10 Films of 2022

The past year was a strange one for film, with Covid-19 still lurking in our everyday lives but mandates slackening. Audiences returned to the theatre, albeit not quite at pre-pandemic levels. This year also felt the effects of the pandemic on filmmaking: plenty of films came out but there weren't the huge array I usually find myself struggling to keep up with.

PhotographyAmber Kipp