Taking a page from the Chicago Bulls’ Derrick Rose, Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush decided to wear a warm-up shirt with the phrase “I can’t breathe” scrawled over the front as a way to protest the death of Eric Garner and challenge police violence nationwide. Just a day before, Rose was seen rocking a similar […]
For the second night in a row, demonstrations to protest the grand jury decisions not to indict the police officers who fatally shot Eric Garner and Michael Brown Jr. turned unruly, as California police clashed with protesters. Police say demonstrators threw “concrete objects” and attempted to set a police cruiser on fire during a protest that […]
The time couldn’t be better. In the wake of the deaths of Eric Garner and Michael Brown over racial injustice and violence, John Legend and Common collaborate for their latest track “Glory,” featured in the upcoming film Selma. Delivering a sense of hope, John Legend lends his strong soulful vocals to the chorus, while Common raps, […]
Anger over the decision not to indict the officer who killed Eric Garner with a chokehold can be felt very prominently throughout the streets of NYC. Protests have been taking over the Big Apple and things got just as intense, if not more, on the second night of demonstrations, as around 223 people were arrested […]
A white police chief working in the small South Carolina town of Eutawville was charged with murder Wednesday for the fatal shooting of an unarmed black man in 2011. Bernard Bailey, the 54-year-old victim, was shot twice in the chest by Richard Combs after a scuffle that occurred when Bailey came to Town Hall to […]
Thousands of people shocked and upset about a Staten Island grand jury’s decision not to indict an officer who strangled a 43-year-old grandfather to death in July took to the New York City streets to shut down roads, bridges, and the annual Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Hours earlier, Mayor Bill de Blasio canceled […]
After weeks of emotional heartbreak and empowering protests, activists from around the country are standing together once again for the many victims of police violence with the #HandsUp Walk-Out. The Ferguson Action Group announced the walk-out will be held today (December 1) at 1 p.m. EST. The group is urging people to continue their passion and determination for resolution against […]
A Ferguson, Mo. woman is now blind in her left eye after police shot a bean bag at her car window during demonstrations to protest the Darren Wilson grand jury decision, smashing the window and causing glass to hit her face. The woman, who is also pregnant, has been identified as Dornella Conners. In addition […]
He’s not about that finesse life. St. Louis rapper Twon’s “No Finessin” collaboration with Louisiana rapper Kevin Gates is making national airwaves, and he’s hoping to bring light and life to the place he calls home. But during his time of joy, his hometown is enduring devastation. At this moment, Twon isn’t the most notable person coming out […]
A woman who fell unconscious during Monday night’s protest in Ferguson following the grand jury’s decision not to charge Darren Wilson for the death of Michael Brown was covered in tear gas as the crowd tried to get her to safety. The incident was caught on tape by reporters, as the woman appeared to be having a […]
Not even 24 hours have passed since Darren Wilson was acquitted of killing Mike Brown, and the nation has been understandably outraged. Details concealed from the public, such as racial bias by one of the witnesses and the calculated timing of the announcement, have all come under fire. While many are sending out thoughts and prayers, or even taking action to support […]
It’s been an emotional ride in America. Last night, a grand jury of 12 individuals decided not to indict Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson for the shooting death of unarmed teenager Mike Brown. The decision immediately sparked protests in Ferguson, as well as cities across the nation, including New York City, Los Angeles, Oakland, Chicago, Seattle, and […]
