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Leading protests, seeking change: Felecia Hayes spearheads Williamsburg demonstrations
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Leading protests, seeking change: Felecia Hayes spearheads Williamsburg demonstrations

Averill Meininger -
September 8, 2020
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Williamsburg residents organize protests highlighting police brutality, develop advocacy networks
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Williamsburg residents organize protests highlighting police brutality, develop advocacy networks

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June 5, 2020
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City of Williamsburg City Council votes to approve funding for updated WPD equipment
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City of Williamsburg City Council votes to approve funding for updated WPD equipment

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October 25, 2016
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Taking a knee: Why we should join the national discussion
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Taking a knee: Why we should join the national discussion

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September 26, 2016
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Williamsburg Police Department to equip officers with body cameras
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Williamsburg Police Department to equip officers with body cameras

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December 4, 2015
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Students organize protests against police brutality
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Students organize protests against police brutality

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May 11, 2015
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Racism is more than the news cycle
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Racism is more than the news cycle

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March 30, 2015
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College community responds to the arrest of Martese Johnson at U.Va.
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College community responds to the arrest of Martese Johnson at U.Va.

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March 20, 2015
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