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I’m afraid of dying like Eric Garner
The following piece originally appeared on The Root. It was written by Jean McGianni Celestin, and appears under the title of, “I’m Terrified of Dying Like Eric Garner.” By: Jean McGianni Celestin When video footage of a California highway patrolman pummeling a defenseless 51-year-old black woman named Marlene Pinnock surfaced on July 1, it sent shock waves throughout many […]
Video: man dies after being put in chokehold by New York police
A Staten Island father died Thursday after being placed in a chokehold by an NYPD officer. Video of the incident shows other officers slamming his head against the sidewalk. Eric Garner, 43, repeatedly screamed, “I can’t breathe! I can’t breathe!” after at least five NYDP officers took him down in front of a beauty […]
Video: man arrested for sleeping on train
Video has emerged of NYPD officers arresting a man for what appears to be sleeping on the train while on his way home from work.
City council member defends racist remarks despite calls for resignation
A Texas-based city council member is standing by racist remarks made public during a taped conversation in a parking lot despite calls for her resignation. La Marque City Council member Connie Trube’s comments were made public Monday evening.
Breaking: Donald Sterling ends fight with NBA, agrees to sell Clippers
After mounting pressure from the NBA, the league’s players and the public, Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling has agreed to sell his team. The announcement came via Sterling’s attorney Maxwell Blecher Wednesday evening.
Caught on tape: supervisor threatens to hang blacks who drink from fountain
Two black workers at a cotton warehouse in Memphis have filed charges against the business for racist behavior executed by its supervisor. The men say their manager called them “monkeys” and even told them the water fountain and microwave were for white people only.
NYC building turns away black tenants, lawsuit filed
A Bronx, New York landlord is being accused of discriminating against prospective black tenants. Black renters say the landlord told them there are no vacancies available moments after telling white applicants that the building has open apartments.
Lupe Fiasco named U.S. Soccer’s music director
The U.S. Soccer World Cup campaign has appointed rapper and activist Lupe Fiasco to the position of music director for the league. The Grammy Award-winning recording artist will provide an injection of hip-hop beats and lyrical hype ahead of next month’s World Cup in Brazil.
NBA brings charges against Donald Sterling, set to vote June 3
The NBA brought formal charges against Donald Sterling on Monday. The Los Angeles Clippers owner was accused of damaging the league and its teams with his racist comments. A hearing, slated for June 3rd, gives owners the chance to terminate Sterling’s ownership of the team with a vote.
Mother of homeless man who ‘baked to death’ in jail files lawsuit
The mother of a mentally ill, homeless veteran who was found dead in a New York City jail cell that overheated due to an equipment malfunction plans to file a $25 million wrongful death lawsuit against the city. Alma Murdough’s attorney, Derek Sells, said he will also request that the city preserve all 911 recording […]
Event: Face of Darkness – Journey to Healing
Filmmakers Squeaky Moore and Kenneth “KT” Nelson, along with executive producers Terrie M. Williams and Mari Yanuzzi will host the “Face of Darkness” – Journey to Healing event at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 in New York City at 6 p.m.
Dick Parsons tapped as Clippers’ interim CEO
The NBA has selected Dick Parsons to act as the interim CEO of the Los Angeles Clippers. Parsons arrived in Los Angeles on Monday and met with management and staff of the team.