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Deeper Than Rap: How One Rapper Defines the Killing of Unarmed Black Males
In the wake of Michael Brown’s execution by police officers, I believe it is appropriate to harken back to Trayvon Martin’s execution with some powerful words by David Banner. In this interview, David Banner discusses the impact of Trayvon Martin’s death.
TEDx Talks: Asha Rosa talks Mass Incarceration in the U.S.
Today’s Clip of the Day is brought to you by BYP100 member Asha Rosa. She recently gave a TEDx Talk, as part of TEDTalks, which is a series of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience.
Authorities delay releasing name of officer who killed Michael Brown due to death threats
Authorities delayed revealing the identity of the police officer who fatally shot an unarmed teenager three days ago in Ferguson, Missouri. Threats against the officer on social media was cited as reason for the delay.
Teacher who was called ‘white trash’ wins $350,000 lawsuit
A former Maryland teacher has won a $350,000 jury award after accusing the school system of discriminating against him because he is white. In his lawsuit against the Prince County George’s school board, Jon Everhart alleged that a black principal forced him out of his job because of his race.
An unarmed Michael Brown shot by police, sparks community outrage
The fatal shooting of an unarmed black teenager has sparked outrage both on social media and within community in which he lived. 18-year-old Michael Brown lost his life after an alleged altercation with police in Ferguson, Missouri on Saturday.
Family of 6-year-old boy viciously attacked by pit bull starts GoFundMe campaign for doctor bills
The family of a 6-year-old Chicago boy who was viciously attacked by a pit bull on Aug. 4 while at a children’s birthday party has started a GoFundMe campaign to help with his medical expenses. Lenard Armani Mckinnis was playing by a jumping bean in Chicago’s Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood when two stray dogs […]
Philly woman who carried licensed gun into New Jersey facing up to 11.5 years in prison
A Philadelphia mother of two is facing up to 11 years in prison after police in New Jersey found a licensed gun in her vehicle when they pulled her over for a minor traffic offense. Shaneen Allen was traveling through the state and says she was not aware of the state’s gun laws.
Study: whites support harsher criminal laws if mostly blacks are getting arrested
According to a new study, white people support harsher criminal laws as long as blacks are the ones getting arrested. The findings come after whites were presented with evidence that our criminal justice system disproportionately targets black people.
Family: man shot dead by cops over toy gun
Relatives of a 22-year-old man shot dead by police at a Beavercreek, Ohio Walmart say he lost his life over a toy gun. John Crawford III died Tuesday night.
Healthy U.S. man in Africa dies after being denied re-entry due to Ebola outbreak
A 24-year-old Maryland man has died after being denied re-entry into the United States despite not having the Ebola virus. Nathaniel Dennis passed away Wednesday morning in Liberia after a week-long coma. His family is blaming the government for the loss of their loved one.
Justice for Renisha McBride: jury convicts Ted Wafer of second-degree murder
A jury convicted a suburban Detroit man of second-degree murder and manslaughter on Thursday in the killing of a 19-year-old unarmed woman who sought help after a car wreck on his porch last year. Theodore Wafer claimed self-defense and said that he feared for his life.
Report: emotionally disturbed man beat by New York police
Two FDNY EMTs who had to intervene to stop four NYPD police officers from beating a handcuffed patient on a stretcher have turned the cops over to authorities. The emotionally disturbed patient was punched multiple times in the face on July 20, according to FDNY documents.