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Mistrial Declared in the Case of Officer William Porter in the Death of Freddie Gray
News just broke that a jury could not reach a decision in the trial of Baltimore Police Officer William Porter, 26, who was charged in relation to the killing of Freddie Gray, 25, in April. This is the first of six cases related to Gray’s gruesome death in the back of police van.
How defiant Black women athletes like Surya Bonaly and Serena Williams inspire me and help lay the groundwork for the future
Editor’s Note: April is Black Women’s History Month. Throughout this month, Black Youth Project is celebrating Black women. This month is also National Minority Health Month, Autism Awareness Month, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Child Abuse Prevention Month. We are interested in publishing works that address these topics and the things surrounding them. Last month, […]
Governor stays execution of Marcellus Williams, man convicted of a murder DNA evidence suggests he didn’t commit
Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens issued a stay of execution in the case of a man convicted of a 1998 murder who was set to be put to death hours later. Greitens decision was based on newly revealed DNA evidence that suggest Marcellus Williams may be innocent, according to CNN.
Obama releases statement on passing of Robin Williams, but stays mum about Michael Brown death despite White House petition
Less than three hours after the death of actor/comedian Robin Williams, President Obama issued a warm tribute to the legendary entertainer. “Robin Williams was an airman, a doctor, a genie, a nanny, a president, a professor, a bangarang Peter Pan, and everything in between,” the statement read. As touching as that is for the millions who […]
Lauryn Hill Writes Letter of Thanks to Alicia Keys, Stevie Wonder, and Other Supporters
Lauryn Hill has posted a letter on her Tumblr, thanking “family, friends, business associates, and fans who have called, emailed, sent texts, and posted messages of concern, encouragement, and support.”
Charges Dropped Against Baltimore Officers Connected To Freddie Gray’s Death
Six officers were brought up on charges related to the April 2015 murder of Freddie Gray. Following a mistrial in December and multiple acquittals in May, June and July, prosecutors have decided to drop all charges for the remaining officers, according to the Baltimore Sun. The announcement was made this Wednesday during a pretrial hearing for Officer Garrett […]
Freddie Gray Asked For Help During Arrest
As more details come out about Freddie Gray’s murder, it become even clearer that those six police officers present at his death were aware that he was in dire need of help. Police Officer William Porter testified that Freddie Gray asked him for help during his ride in the back of a Baltimore police van […]
2 Officers Charged With Freddie Gray’s Death Sue Marilyn Mosby
On May 1st, Baltimore State Attorney Marilyn Mosby held a press conference where she announced that the six officers involved in the arrest of Freddie Gray, which lead to his death in their custody, would be brought up on charges. Mosby has been under a microscope as of late due to one of the officers […]
100 years after Chicago’s Red Summer race riots, the lasting legacy of segregation is crystal clear
By Terrence Chappell This summer marks the 100th anniversary of Chicago’s 1919 race riots, which triggered an onslaught of inequality that cost the city’s Black community a second causality behind lives lost—opportunity.
Coverage of sex work keeps making white women dangerous victims in the name of progress
By Adrie Rose When I was thirteen, my mum stopped talking to me for a week. I don’t remember what I did, but I’m sure I was being a right little shit and she wasn’t the type of parent to spank or hit. My parents have always understood that there are far more effective (and […]
Former prosecutor acquits 3 cops accused of falsifying reports in Laquan McDonald shooting
Chicago officers David March, Joseph Walsh, and Thomas Gaffney have just been acquitted of felony charges of conspiring to cover up the 2014 shooting of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald.
Remains of ship found in Gulf Coast could be the last known U.S. slave ship
According to a report from Ben Raines of Al.com, researchers may have found the long-buried and forgotten remains of the Clotilda, the ship widely believed to be either the last or among the last ships to complete voyages that brought Africans to America, entangling them in slavery. The ship was at least partially buried in […]