The Daily Why They're Protesting
Jun 5, 2020
Donfard Hubbard, a 44-year-old Minneapolis resident, shares his harrowing experiences with police harassment. Meanwhile, 18-year-old Rashaad Dinkins, an actor and college student, recounts an incident of racial profiling at work that ignited his passion for activism. Together, they reflect on the echoes of systemic racism in their lives, the emotional toll of discrimination, and the unified call for justice sparked by George Floyd's tragic death. Their stories illuminate the urgent need for societal change and the resilience found in community solidarity.
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Racial Slur at 10
- At age 10, Donfard Hubbard was playing with friends when police confronted them.
- An officer used a racial slur, leaving a lasting impact despite Hubbard's youth.
Work Break Stop
- While on a work break, Donfard Hubbard was stopped by police and questioned about a domestic dispute he wasn't involved in.
- His white coworker witnessed the incident but didn't intervene, later asking what happened.
Mall of America Incident
- Rashaad Dinkins, an 18-year-old, was stopped by a security guard at the Mall of America while going to work.
- The guard insisted on Dinkins' manager escorting him, despite Dinkins showing his badge and explaining he was an employee.