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With themes of resilience, victory, and joy as a healing balm, Joy in the Belly of a Riot is a beautiful manifestation of how poetry has the power to heal and help one overcome pain.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
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9 Oct. 2025
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Landry, who was aware Stewart was unarmed, shot him once in the chest.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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In 2012, George Zimmerman killed unarmed Black teenager Trayvon Martin and was charged with second-degree murder.—
Carol Rose Little,
The Conversation,
12 June 2026
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They are packed by smugglers into small and unsafe boats, with thousands dying during the perilous sea journey.—
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19 June 2026
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Remaining inside a vehicle during a tornado is unsafe.—
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19 June 2026
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“Preyed (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preyed%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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