The crimes against Black people in America are vast. Aside from the atrocious way our ancestors were brought into this country, one of the worst things to ever happen post-slavery is the way in which we have been conditioned to love and honor a country that has never loved or …
Read More »Multiple Children And Dozens Of People Killed By Gun Violence Across The Nation Over Fourth Of July Weekend
Several children were killed, and dozens of people were injured in shootings across the country over Fourth of July weekend. 8-year-old Secoriea Turner was killed in Atlanta when someone fired into the car she was sitting in on the Fourth of July. The shooting took place in the same area …
Read More »New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio Announces A Task Force To Shutdown The Use Of Illegal Fireworks
On Tuesday, Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York City announced the creation of a multi-agency crackdown on illegal fireworks. ABC7NY reports this comes after more residents have been seen (and heard) shooting fireworks within neighborhoods across New York City. The day prior (June 23) to Mayor de Blasio’s announcement, …
Read More »“This Fourth Of July Is Yours, Not Mine,” Four Rarely Known Facts About July 4th
—blogged by @lovelikejhoney The Fourth of July is recognized as the day the United States of America became its own country, breaking free of Great Britain’s rule. But how much do we really know about Independence Day and the state of the nation during that time? We have gathered rarely …
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