by Candace | Jul 17, 2016 | Blog
Cops in Rhode Island accuse man of assault but video reveals they attacked him first. The video was presented in court and the judge exonerated the 29- year old man who was charged with assaulting a police office as well as resisting arrest. Apparently, two Providence...
by Candace | Jul 17, 2016 | Positivity
A 19-year-old teenager’s story of resilience has taken the country by storm. Reports say that Fred Barley, a homeless student, was found by police officers sleeping in a tent on Gordon State College in Barnesville, Georgia. When probed further by the officers, Barley...
by Chum Sejimon | Jul 17, 2016 | Blog, Info, News, Positivity
This morning, a lone gunman fired rounds at Baton Rouge police officers, killing 3 and injuring 7. Among the three slain was Officer Montrell Jackson who just welcomed his first child into the world. A GoFundMe account was started around 3pm today by Melissa Rose...
by Chum Sejimon | Jul 17, 2016 | Blog, News
According to CNN, a “suspicious person” was said to have been walking down Airline Ave with a rifle in Baton Rouge, Louisiana this morning. As officers responded to the call describing the scene, the man opened fire killing at least 3 officers and injuring...
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by Chum Sejimon | Jul 16, 2016 | Blog, Info, News
Police brutality has dominated mainstream media following the 2014 execution of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri. Since, there’s been an influx of black men murdered by police and their stories subsequently covered in media. These are murders that the general...
by Mo Gamble | Jul 15, 2016 | News
The revolution will not be televised! Erica Garner, the daughter, of the late Eric Garner who was slain by New York City police officer Daniel Pantaleo with an illegal chock-hold while trying to arrest Mr. Garner for violating the state tax stamp laws on selling...
by Chum Sejimon | Jul 15, 2016 | Blog, Celebrities, Opinion
Public figures are expected to release statements or even speak briefly on society’s ills. It’s something that fans and critics anticipate when communities are in crisis, especially if the issue plagues the community from which they came. Rappers...
by Chum Sejimon | Jul 15, 2016 | Blog, Celebrities, Info, Opinion, Positivity
After having his very own bout with police for the better part of a year, Meek Mill has pledged to fans that he will stop rapping about “extreme violence” following the release of his newest album Dream Chasers 4. Rap may very well be the most expressive...
by Chum Sejimon | Jul 15, 2016 | Blog, Business, Positivity
Remember Kelis? The singer is perhaps best known for hits she’s sang throughout her career from ‘I Hate You So Much Right Now’ to the smash hit ‘Milkshake’. The eccentric singer-turned-chef seemingly disappeared from the spotlight about 8...
by Chum Sejimon | Jul 15, 2016 | Blog, Modern History
Philando Castile, 32, was one of the latest victims of police killing. His death-which took place during a traffic stop in Minnesota- was filmed by girlfriend Diamond Reynolds via Facebook Live on July 5, 2016, quickly capturing the attention of thousands who watched...
