Tag: Black Lives Matter

Stack of newspapers

Tyre Nichols and researching police violence in the news

Posted onAuthorErica BruchkoLeave a comment

Emory students, faculty, and staff can follow events surrounding the death of Tyre Nichols through the library’s subscriptions to local, national and international newspapers. Events leading to the death of Nichols and public response to the incident have been widely reported in the press. Thus far, we know that on January 7, Memphis police officers Read More …

Statement on Systemic Racism and the Emory Libraries’ Commitment

Posted onAuthorMaureen McGavinLeave a comment

To the Emory Community and our Friends, Supporters, and Patrons, The Emory Libraries staff shares in the pain and frustration felt by communities across the country from the ongoing racial injustice. We are angry, frustrated, and disheartened by the violent deaths of Ahmaud Arbery and Rayshard Brooks (Georgia), Breonna Taylor (Kentucky), George Floyd (Minnesota), Tony Read More …