Disgraced actor Bill Cosby has released a statement regarding the recent protests in response to the recent deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery. “When I think about George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and countless other Black people murdered by Racial Hatred, I could not help but …
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NYPD Says 1 Officer Stabbed In Neck, 2 Others Shot In Brooklyn; All Three Expected To Survive
According to CBS News New York, the NYPD stated that an officer was stabbed in the neck while two others were shot in Brooklyn on Wednesday night. All three are expected to have a full recovery. The suspect is currently in critical condition. Police say that two officers were put …
Read More »Wendy’s Denies Supporting Trump’s Re-election; Donates $500,000 To Social Justice Efforts
Wendy’s fired off a number of tweets after reports surfaced on Twitter, claiming that the company as a whole is supporting Donald Trump’s reelection campaign. The company has long chosen to remain apolitical. “We never have and will never contribute to a presidential campaign. For the record, our CEO has …
Read More »Three Arrested For Setting Police Cars On Fire
Three demonstrators have been arrested and charged for lighting police cars on fire with Molotov cocktails. The incident occurred early Wednesday morning after police say the three individuals tracked officers to their homes. Ebuka Chike-Morah, Alvin Joseph, and Lakaila Mack now all face multiple charges. Officials were called sometime between …
Read More »Video Shows Police Destroying Medical Station at North Carolina Protest; Mayor Asks For Answers
Police officers in Asheville, NC were caught stomping on water bottles and destroying medical supplies at a station that was set up to help aid the demonstrators protesting the death of George Floyd. The reported video shows Asheville police officers in riot gear and holding shields forming a protective circle …
Read More »Woman Charged For Inciting A Riot While On Facebook Live
A woman has been charged after appearing on Facebook Live and encouraging her followers to loot and destroy businesses during a Michigan protest. The 22-year-old, Alexandria “Ally” Lyons, was charged with inciting a riot and malicious destruction. According to her arrest affidavit, Lyons is heard in the video telling her …
Read More »Disturbing Video Circulating The Internet Shows A Black Trans Woman Being Attacked By Dozens Of Men
A black trans woman by the name of Iyanna Dior was brutally beaten by 20+ black men Monday night in Minneapolis, MN, over an alleged “fender bender’. In a video that has gone viral on social media, Dior is seen being punched and kicked by several men inside of a …
Read More »Why #SayHerName Is Important In The Fight For Justice; Remembering The Lives Of Black Women Lost To Police Violence
In response to the 2013 acquittal of George Zimmerman, the man who murdered 17-year-old black teenager Trayvon Martin, three black women by the name of Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, and Opal Tometi — created A powerful movement which has been the rallying cry for the black community, #BlackLivesMatter. Since …
Read More »California Police Officer Kills Man On His Knees, Thought Hammer Was A Gun
A 22-year-old man was shot and killed on Tuesday night by a police officer that mistook the man’s hammer in his waistband for a gun. The man was identified as Sean Monterrosa. During a press conference on Wednesday, Vallejo Police Chief Shawny Williams discussed the police shooting. He mentioned that …
Read More »The City Of Minneapolis Sued For Excessive Force By Police; Peaceful Protestors Say They Were Sprayed With ‘Chemical Irritant’
The death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died at the hands of four police officers, led to nationwide protests against police brutality and systemic racism. Among the cities that protested was Minnesota’s very own Minneapolis, where Floyd was stripped of his last breath. Amid the demonstrations, both …
Read More »John Boyega Speaks Out Against Racism in Protest For Black Lives, Directors and Producers Chime In To Support
JohnBoyega has won our hearts with his commitment to social justice and fighting the oppression of Black people, and the world is committed to making sure his acting career stays intact. British-Nigerian actor John Boyega has been standing in solidarity with the #BlackLivesMatter movement all week by spreading awareness about …
Read More »Former Defense Secretary James Mattis Condemns Trump: “We Are Witnessing The Consequences of Three Years Without Mature Leadership”
Former Secretary of Defense James Mattis has broken his silence on what he thinks about the Celebrity in Chief. “Donald Trump is the first president in my lifetime who does not try to unite the American people—does not even pretend to try. Instead, he tries to divide us,” he said …
Read More »Black Broadway Acts Are Shining a Spotlight On Racism Within The Theater Community
Broadway stars are using their platforms to come forward about the racism that they’ve experienced in the theater community and are calling for action to combat racism and social injustices. Black acts in nearly every realm of entertainment have spoken out since the murder of George Floyd by white police …
Read More »Fat Joe Reveals Drake Was Supposed To Be On The ‘All The Way Up’ Remix, But Jay-Z Didn’t Want Anyone Else On The Song
‘All The Way Up’ by Fat Joe and Remy Ma was one of the biggest Hip-Hop songs released in 2017. The song peaked at No. 27 on the Billboard Hot 100, went double-platinum, and received 2 Grammy nominations. The song also received a verse from Jay-Z on its official remix. …
Read More »Lizzo, John Legend & More Have Signed An Open Letter To Defund Law Enforcement
Some of entertainment’s biggest names have signed an open letter urging local governments to decrease police budgets and redirect those funds to education, health care, and other community programs. The letter, which was released by Patrisse Cullors, a co-founder of Black Lives Matter and a founding member of the Movement …
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