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Chance the Rapper Donates Grammy Award to DuSable Museum

Chance the Rapper Donates Grammy Award to DuSable Museum

by Forest Parks | Jun 30, 2017 | Celebrities, News

Chance seems like he can do no wrong. At every turn, he shows us he has his ego in check and his fans in his heart! And now he is giving his Grammy Award to the DuSable Museum! WORD! Just one day before he was to be honored as the Best New Artist and Humanitarian at...
Black Teens Handcuffed for Selling Water Without a Permit Were Offered Summer Jobs

Black Teens Handcuffed for Selling Water Without a Permit Were Offered Summer Jobs

by Candace | Jun 29, 2017 | Positivity

The picture of the three young black handcuffed for selling water went viral and angered a lot of people. These young entrepreneurs were trying to make a few extra dollars on a hot day but instead were humiliated by undercover cops because they didn’t have...
Another Emmett Till Memorial has Been Destroyed by Vandals (Video)

Another Emmett Till Memorial has Been Destroyed by Vandals (Video)

by Candace | Jun 29, 2017 | News

A second Emmett Till memorial has been vandalized. The first sign, near the Tallahatchie River were Till’s dead body was found, was riddle with gunshot holes. Now a second memorial has been vandalized. This sign is located outside of Bryant’s Grocery &...
Fed Up Congresswoman Says It’s Time We Start Drug Testing Rich People Receiving Tax Breaks

Fed Up Congresswoman Says It’s Time We Start Drug Testing Rich People Receiving Tax Breaks

by Candace | Jun 29, 2017 | Politics News

One Congresswoman is working hard toward promoting equality in a unique way. I love the way Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI) thinks! It’s safe to say that most Americans are tired of the current Republican administration. From the executive orders the current president is...
Criminal Charges Against Officer That Arrested Sandra Bland Dropped

Criminal Charges Against Officer That Arrested Sandra Bland Dropped

by Randall Barnes | Jun 28, 2017 | News

I don’t know why but it seems like the summer is when all the scandalous police stories are brought to light. It sickens me to always have to report these stories but we must stay informed. This particular story makes me sick to my stomach. Brian Encinia, the officer...
Plaque Unveiled in W.Philly To Commemorate When Police Bombed Black Activists And Destroyed 65 Homes!

Plaque Unveiled in W.Philly To Commemorate When Police Bombed Black Activists And Destroyed 65 Homes!

by Forest Parks | Jun 28, 2017 | History, Modern History, News

Have you ever heard of MOVE? Led by John Africa the movement started in 1972 and was part of the wider Black Power movement. They demonstrated against racism, police brutality, animal rights and other issues. Living in a commune style and rejecting science, medicine,...
Major Sources Back Idea Cosby Could Be Being Framed For Trying To Buy NBC!

Major Sources Back Idea Cosby Could Be Being Framed For Trying To Buy NBC!

by Forest Parks | Jun 28, 2017 | Celebrities, News

Cosby is facing case after case of serious allegations that of course should not be taken lightly. If he has ever assaulted a woman sexually this has to be gotten to the bottom of. Personally, I support the cases going through a legal system if there is substantial...
(VIDEO) Watch An Officer Make Up A Law To Fine A Man Guilty Of Walking Whilst Black

(VIDEO) Watch An Officer Make Up A Law To Fine A Man Guilty Of Walking Whilst Black

by Forest Parks | Jun 28, 2017 | News

What happened when the Black man crossed the road? Yup, police harassment and a ticket related to made up laws! At least that’s allegedly what happened in Jacksonville, Florida according to the Miami Herald and a video posted on Blacktivist. 21-year-old Devonte...
Florida Cops Tries To Jail Black Man For Walking Without An ID

Florida Cops Tries To Jail Black Man For Walking Without An ID

by Randall Barnes | Jun 27, 2017 | News

These police abuse stories are starting to get comical. It’s already trivial that you can get arrested for driving while black. Some police officers think a black man driving in a car is suspicious enough to warrant pulling over and even approaching with a gun. But,...
Officers In LaQuan McDonald Case Charged With Obstruction

Officers In LaQuan McDonald Case Charged With Obstruction

by Randall Barnes | Jun 27, 2017 | News

It’s not often that justice is served on behalf of black people but even a broken clock is right twice a day. According to Fox 32 Chicago, three Chicago police officers were indicted Tuesday on felony charges that they conspired to cover up the actions of a white...
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