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24 Year-Old Woman Killed After Off-Duty Cop’s Gun Goes Off While Dancing
24 year-old Adaisha Miller was dancing with off-duty police officer Isaac Parish. When she went to hug him from behind, his gun, which was in a waist holster, went off, killing her. Now, her mother wants answers. Is Isaac Parish at fault for Adaisha Miller’s death?
Tyquan Brehon Has Been “Stopped and Frisked” Over 60 TIMES!
The New York Times recently spoke with Tyquan Brehon, a young, African American resident of Brooklyn who has been stopped over 60 times under the NYPD’s oppressive “Stop and Frisk” program.
Another Unarmed Black Youth Shot & Killed. Darius Simmons was Only 13 Years Old *UPDATED*
Patricia Larry holds a photograph of her son, Darius Simmons, 13 (AP Photo/Dinesh Ramde) Just a few short months ago Hip-Hop journalist Davey D blogged about the 29 Black people that had been killed by police or those claiming to be security since 2012, 16 after the murder of Trayvon Martin. This was before police […]
Louisiana School Psychologist Says Young Black Thugs Should Be “Put Down”
Jefferson Parish School Disrict’s school psychologist Mark Traina launched into a virulently racist tirade through his twitter, declaring that ‘young black thugs’ need to be ‘put down.’ Are these the kinds of people to whom we entrust the education of our youth?
18 Year-Old Alan Blueford Gunned Down By Oakland Police; Family and Activists Demand JUSTICE
18 year-old Alan Blueford was shot and killed by Oakland police. The dept. says the shooting was justified and that Blueford brandished a firearm. Family members and activists beg to differ, and have demanded a thorough investigation. What do you think?
FAMU’s Marching Band Suspended for Another Year
In wake of the latest hazing incident that resulted in the November 2011 death of drum major, Robert Champion, Florida A&M University’s famed Marching 100 band has been suspended for another year. Do you support this decision?
Justice for Rekia Boyd: Why Hasn’t Her Killer Been Charged?
22 year-old UNARMED Rekia Boyd was shot and killed by off-duty Chicago police officer Dante Servin near Douglas Park. Almost two months later, her killer still has not been charged with a crime. Boyd’s family wants JUSTICE!
Jasmine Thar Case Draws Comparisons to Trayvon Martin; Why Hasn’t Her Killer Been Charged?
Jasmine Thar was shot and killed after a single bullet struck her, as well as her aunt and cousin. The gunman claimed it was an accident, and the police release him WITHOUT CHARGE. The case has drawn comparisons to the Trayvon Martin case; Thar’s family want justice!
Miami Firefighter’s Facebook Post Blames Trayvon Martin Situations on ‘Sh*tbag Parents’
Miami-Dade Fire Department official Brian Beckmann is under investigation for facebook messages published last Wednesday that blame “Trayvon Martin situations” on “shitbag, ignorant, pathetic, welfare dependent excuses for parents.” Does Beckmann deserve to be fired for his facebook post?
UPDATE: George Zimmerman ARRESTED; To Be Charged w/ 2nd Degree Murder
According to sources close to the investigation, George Zimmerman will finally be charged in relation to the death of Trayvon Martin.
Rampage in Tulsa: Two White Men Launch Killing Spree Against Blacks; 3 Dead, 2 Injured
Last Friday, two white Tulsa, Oklahoma residents went on a murderous rampage in a black section of the city, shooting five people, killing three of them. Police and FBI officials say it is too early to call this incident a hate crime; do you agree?
Parents of Kendrec McDade File Wrongful Death Suit; Allege Pattern of Police Misconduct
The parents of slain 19 year-old college student Kendrec McDade are bring a wrongful death lawsuit against the Pasadena Police Department, pattern of abuse by the department and that the investigation ‘reeks’ of a cover up.