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Police Shot Innocent Black Men, Killed A Pedestrian and then Accused the Men of Murder!!!!
Thirty-five-year-old Robert Pickett, of Los Angeles, and Darryl Lewis, 39, of Gardena are in court recalling an ordeal where they claim police shot them without identification or provocation. They then created a fake crime scene, later planting false evidence, and...
Plan to “Check The Police” By Black Lives Matter Activists
The recent events surrounding the release of the Laquan McDonald murder video and accusations of police cover up, aswell as seemingly countless other episodes of law enforcement not being made accountable has led to a necessity for a way to keep the police in check...
The Wire’s Wendell Pierce didn’t Wait For Anyone And Took On Rebuilding His New Orleans Neighborhood – (VIDEO)
Wendell Pierce is more than an actor. While he is damn good at his craft his role as an outspoken voice of the black community and his help in the community are no lesser roles. The man blossomed in the New Orleans neighborhood of Gentilly Heights. Like much of the...
“Women You Are The Prize!” – Truth laid down by College Police Officer (VIDEO)
Women need to be shown positivity and in a world where all to often they are demeaned it's important to have stronger voices to lay down the law! In this found video a college Police Officer lays it down to a group of girls and tells them they are the prize and not to...
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2 Chainz Did The Unthinkable To Help A Black Disabled Vet And Her Family [Video]
Majority of the time, when we think of hip-hop news, we think of things that we could care less about such as Kanye and Kim Kardashian baby's name or the beef between Meek Mill and Drake. Hell, some of the men out there are still googling Nick Minaj's butt. But hey,...
Attorney General Loretta Lynch Announces DOJ Probe of Chicago Police Department | About Time!
The calls of many in the community and in the political space for the Department of Justice to look into the history, actions and procedures of the Chicago police department have been answered, finally. Attorney General of the United States, Loretta Lynch announced...
Tyrese Gibson Says He Just Bought His 8 Year Old Daughter a Private Island | Dad of the Year?
When it comes to the holidays, birthdays, any day, Daddy’s have all the love in their hearts for their daughters. However, when it comes to handing out gifts for these special little one’s in our lives, not many go to this extreme, but i’m positive many of us would...
Director Ava DuVernay’s Barbie Sells Out In 15 Minutes, Shows The Power of #BlackTwitter
#AvaBarbie was created by Mattel for their Shero project. The doll made in the likeness of Ava DuVernay who directed "Selma" was never destined for large scale production until the masses demanded it. So, Mattel put it into production and the sleek braided hair,...
Denzel Washington Receiving Lifetime Achievement Award At The Golden Globes
Washington has been been in the business now for nearly 30 years and during that time he has become a pillar of quality who doesn't shy away from grand and important performances, comedy or a bit of action. He has tackled serious characters such as Malcom X and...
“Today I’ll Be Empowered” | Parents Teach Their 6 Year Old Powerful Daily Pledge!
A super cool video was posted on Facebook by Jenabu Williams showing his 6-year-old's new daily pledge to help him stay focused and to to hold him accountable for his actions during the school day! In the Video little Joshua talks of how he is going to school to...
Republican On Failing Schools: ‘We Can’t Make An African-American White’
I'm a little bit dumb founded watching this video. This Wednesday just past a statement was made at a Senate Education Committee hearing that is beyond words! Committee Vice Chair Marty Knollenberg (R-Troy) was talking on why Michigan schools are failing and during...
UK Prime Minister Says “Move On” To Calls For Slavery Reparations
The UK Prime Minsister David Cameron has caused some controversy on a trade trip to Jamaica when he initially brushed off calls for talk of slavery reparations but later addressed the Kingston parliament with calls to move on! The UK's role in slavery and collonialism...
