by Reneegede | Oct 10, 2017 | Opinion
The Last Cotton Field Now one would think they’d (the racists that be in this day and age) would have had their fill of telling Black people to “go back to Africa” or “go to another country” by now. It appears they haven’t figured...
by Reneegede | Feb 28, 2017 | Opinion
In closing out Black History Month 2017, it is with a saddened heart that I must write today’s essay on the truest and deepest impact of racism and racist activity in America, not the semi-gloss surface paint impact that we are often most comfortable with. Yeah,...
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by Chum Sejimon | Aug 9, 2016 | Blog, Info, News
A North Carolina murder-eerily reminiscent of the 2012 murder of Trayvon Martin-reportedly occurred in the early morning of August 7, 2016. Chad Copley, a 39-year-old neighborhood watch vigilante, called 911 claiming there was “a bunch of hoodlums racing” outside of...
by Chum Sejimon | Jul 18, 2016 | Blog, Info, News, Politics News
It has been a year and a half since 12-year-old Tamir Rice was fatally shot by police in Cleveland, Ohio. The tragedy quickly gained momentum in national media as Tamir became the newest face among individuals slain by law enforcement. MSNBC’s Joy-Anne Reid sat...
by Mo Gamble | Jul 14, 2016 | Blog, News
As more accusations of police brutality and excessive force rear its ugly head, communities are left desperate for answers. Who is next? Where do you go from here? How can we effect real change where we have failed in the past? In the wake, Law Enforcement agencies...
by Forest Parks | Jan 20, 2016 | News, Politics News
It’s a right to film the activities of police as long as us civilians are not interfering in the investigation. Personally I would say that in today’s circumstances it’s actually a responsibility. However, sadly, many people are intimidated into not...
by Reneegede | Jan 6, 2016 | Opinion
Update It isn’t enough. He needs to be found out, arraigned, indicted, and tried for her murder.
by Chum Sejimon | Nov 13, 2015 | Blog, News
The fatal shooting of 12-year-old Tamir Rice on November 23, 2014 garnered national attention instantly. In the wake of police shootings that sparked massive protests in Ferguson, Missouri, Rice’s death further solidified for many that such tragic occurrences weren’t...
by Freddie Ra | Oct 29, 2015 | Blog
POTUS Obama may not address or challenge all the things the black community wants him to, but he does step up to the plate from time to time. Recently, he spoke to a room full of police officers and told them abou this experiences of being pulled over for ‘Driving...
by Koba | Oct 22, 2015 | Celebrities, Culture
As more and more light is shed on the fact that police brutality is something is real and happening all over this country, celebrities are jumping on board to support their people. It is actually quite refreshing to see this. Not everyone can steal the show when...
