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Why aren’t we talking about the death of Victor White III?
The following piece is from The Grio. It was written by Mwende Katwiwa. By: Mwende Katwiwa Most Americans are familiar with Harry Houdini. Houdini earned such notoriety for his famous escape acts that to this day criminals who get loose from their handcuffs are often described as having “Houdinied” their way out. In New Iberia, Louisiana, however, […]
Official autopsy reveals Michael Brown was shot in hand at close range
The official autopsy on Michael Brown, an 18-year-old unarmed black teenager whose death sparked national protests in Ferguson, Missouri and beyond, shows he was shot in the hand at close range. The accompanying toxicology report reveals that Brown had a trace of marijuana in his system.
Feature: A New, Safer Chicago? End the Grass Gap
The following is from Huffington Post. It was written by BYP100’s National Coordinator Charlene Carruthers. By: Charlene Carruthers The targeting of Black people in Chicago for minor marijuana possession is not making our city a safer place.
Black youth told to leave Park Slope by NYPD
According to witnesses, on September 22, NYPD officers turned on their lights and via the police car’s loud speaker told a group of black teenagers walking down the street to leave the Park Slope neighborhood in Brooklyn. The issue was brought up during a Community Council meeting by Sara Bennett, who saw the event.
Justice for Renisha: medical examiner called to stand in Ted Wafer trial
Renisha McBride would have needed to consume 10 to 11 shots of vodka in an hour to get her blood-alcohol level to when it was when she lost her life on a Dearborn Heights, Michigan porch. At least that’s what former Chief Wayne County Medical Examiner Dr. Werner Spitz told jurors during testimony in Theodore […]
Former inmate creates million dollar company
A man who spent four years behind bars has started a million dollar company in hopes of helping inmates. Fredrick Hutson started Pigeonly soon after he was released from prison for his involvement in marijuana trafficking.
Baseball Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn dead at 54
Baseball Hall of Fame outfielder Tony Gwynn died Monday morning after a long battle with cancer. He was 54.
Everything You Need to Know About Trayvon’s Law
A great article in Ebony Magazine delves into the much-talked about Trayvon’s Law; legislation proposed and currently being fought for by the NAACP, the Dream Defenders, and many others.
REPORT: 400,000 Innocent Black and Latino New Yorkers ‘Stopped and Frisked’ in 2012
According a new report released by the NYCLU, the Stop and Frisk program led to 400,000 innocent black and Latino New Yorkers being stopped by the NYPD.
George Zimmerman’s Attorney Wants to Reference Trayvon Martin’s Drug Use in Court
George Zimmerman’s attorney is reportedly asking a judge to allow Trayvon Martin’s drug use to be referenced in court. They alleged that Martin was under the influence of marijuana at the time of the incident.
505 Chicagoans Murdered in 2012; Including 108 Young People
In all, 505 (mostly Black and Latino) Chicagoans were murdered in 2012, including 108 young people. The awesome Black Star Project has collected the names of the 108 youth who lost their lives to violence. We too wish to honor these young lives…
The City That’s Bigger Than Pot
I am surprised by Chicago’s strategy for fighting crime. Last week’s issue of the Chicago Reader gave details as to how decriminalization came about. Not only does legalizing marijuana help Chicago’s police shortage, but the new policy also enhances the mayor’s reputation. The city’s pot smokers,at least what to do with them, determine the success […]